Fall Bay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 4.29° W

Fall Bay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fall Bay Reef sea temperature is
20.2° C
4.2° 

Fall Bay Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fall Bay Reef surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fall Bay Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fall Bay Reef in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 4th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fall Bay Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright gang, Rusty here, breaking down Fall Bay Reef.

Let’s be real – this 16-day forecast is a slow one. There’s a few days of nothing before we even get a sniff of a wave. The first one worth mentioning comes on Thursday, July 30th.

The morning is your move. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell out of the west, with a moderate cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. The water temp is 68°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a huge anomaly, so you’re in for a weirdly warm swim. The combined energy is weak, only 41.

Friday, July 31st morning is next. The swell drops to 2ft, but it’s completely glassy – no wind at all. That’s a massive win for clean, smooth conditions, even if the waves are tiny. The energy is a paltry 14.

For beginners, this is perfect. None of the swell heights hit 5ft, so nobody’s in over their head. The waves are just small.

Now, looking into the second week, the best pulse shows up on Sunday, August 9th in the afternoon. We’re looking at a 5ft swell from the WSW with a 10-second period, and a fresh cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. That’s clean and punchy. The combined energy hits 377 – that’s moderate energy and the best we’ll see all period. This is a long-range call, so it’s promising but not a sure thing. The size is still under 5ft, so it’s good for everyone.

A few things to remember: Fall Bay Reef is a reef break, and it’s inconsistent – it only fires every now and then. Crowds are “often,” so you’ll likely have other surfers out. The ideal swell direction is SW, and our best swells are coming from WSW or W, so it’s a little off-angle but still rideable.

Bottom line: a quiet stretch. The energy is low, the swells are small, and the consistency is lacking. But that glassy Friday morning and that promising Sunday in the second week are your two best bets. Keep an eye on that August 9th window.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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Period (s)
0.7
WSW
6
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5
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W
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.6
W
4
0.8
W
6
0.8
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5
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5
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5
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5
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
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10
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9
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8
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WSW
8
0.3
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8
0.5
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
8
1
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8
1.7
SW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
21
13
9
8
12
39
37
20
12
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12
18
26
24
22
13
46
62
140
371
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
W
5
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
20
W
20
WNW
25
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5
NW
5
NW
25
W
10
W
15
WNW
25
W
15
NNE
15
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10
E
5
SSW
15
SE
10
SW
15
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High Tide
6:46PM7.16m
7:04AM7.15m
7:22PM7.55m
7:40AM7.47m
7:57PM7.87m
8:14AM7.70m
8:30PM8.07m
8:47AM7.83m
9:04PM8.16m
9:21AM7.85m
9:38PM8.11m
9:57AM7.77m
10:15PM7.93m
Low Tide
12:35PM1.72m
00:58AM1.50m
1:12PM1.35m
1:34AM1.18m
1:46PM1.06m
2:08AM0.93m
2:18PM0.86m
2:40AM0.78m
2:50PM0.77m
3:11AM0.73m
3:22PM0.78m
3:44AM0.79m
3:56PM0.90m
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5:33
5:35
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9:12
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Feels °C
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Information about the Fall Bay Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fall Bay Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fall Bay Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fall Bay Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Fall Bay Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fall Bay Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Fall Bay Reef is 25 km (16 miles) from Swansea. If you plan a holiday in Wales - Gower, look for hotels and other accommodation in Swansea. Swansea has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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