Ogmore-by-Sea surf break

Ogmore-by-Sea surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 16 Apr 2026 BST
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Ogmore-by-Sea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ogmore-by-Sea sea temperature is
10.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ogmore-by-Sea this week:

The surf forecast for Ogmore-by-Sea over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ogmore-by-Sea in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 19th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 19th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 16th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ogmore-by-Sea over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, strong winds from the ENE by Tue morning).

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
WSW
2
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.1
W
0.1
W
Period(s) (?)1414131212121111101010109917121412111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)220016247935397236334523531769675371716548937141122
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
WSW
15
S
30
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
15
NW
10
NNE
10
E
15
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:40PM
8.77
6:59AM
9.19
7:20PM
9.24
7:39AM
9.50
8:00PM
9.47
8:20AM
9.54
8:41PM
9.43
9:03AM
9.29
9:24PM
9.12
9:48AM
8.78
10:10PM
8.59
10:37AM
8.08
11:02PM
7.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:28PM
0.49
12:44AM
0.38
1:05PM
0.06
1:22AM
0.00
1:42PM
-0.14
2:00AM
-0.14
2:21PM
-0.08
2:41AM
-0.03
3:01PM
0.23
3:24AM
0.34
3:45PM
0.76
4:12AM
0.92
4:34PM
1.41
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise6:18--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05--
Sunset-8:10--8:13--8:15--8:15--8:17--8:20--8:21-
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C12121112111011121012131210109111399129
Feels °C (?)898766785888432151254
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Information about the Ogmore-by-Sea Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ogmore-by-Sea provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ogmore-by-Sea can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ogmore-by-Sea 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 (Ogmore-by-Sea) 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 Ogmore-by-Sea 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Wales - South East? If you are looking for accommodation near Ogmore-by-Sea, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wales - South East, consider staying in Porthcawl which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Wales - South East where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Nash Point which is 9 km (6 miles) away, Coity, Maesteg and Briton Ferry.

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