Ogmore-by-Sea surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 13 May 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
12.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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

The most powerful waves expected at Ogmore-by-Sea in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 19th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the N by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
7
1.7
W
8
1.1
W
7
1.4
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.7
WNW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.3
W
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
W
11
0.8
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
6
1.5
SW
10
1.3
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
328
337
117
183
121
38
21
13
4
9
14
7
14
50
61
46
41
59
407
282
203
Wind (km/h)
45
WNW
35
NW
30
NW
35
NW
35
NW
15
NNE
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
20
SSW
30
W
25
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
30
SSE
25
SW
25
WSW
20
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:02AM7.25m
4:33PM7.38m
4:55AM7.86m
5:23PM8.04m
5:44AM8.46m
6:09PM8.62m
6:31AM8.93m
6:54PM9.06m
7:17AM9.21m
7:39PM9.29m
8:03AM9.26m
8:25PM9.29m
8:50AM9.05m
9:12PM9.07m
Low Tide
10:17AM1.74m
10:38PM1.65m
11:06AM1.17m
11:26PM1.07m
11:51AM0.67m
00:12AM0.57m
12:35PM0.32m
00:56AM0.22m
1:19PM0.16m
1:42AM0.08m
2:04PM0.20m
2:29AM0.17m
2:50PM0.45m
3:18AM0.47m
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light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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light rain
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:18
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8:54
8:57
8:58
9:00
9:00
9:02
9:04
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
12
2
1
Temp °C
10
12
9
11
11
9
12
11
8
10
11
10
12
12
11
13
13
13
15
14
13
1
4
3
3
3
5
6
5
3
7
7
7
8
6
6
8
9
8
10
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
1.1
W
7
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.2
W
6
0.3
W
7
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
12
0.5
W
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
6
1.5
SW
10
1.3
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
9
Energy kJ
11
10
117
9
8
38
21
8
3
9
7
3
27
61
23
41
59
407
282
203
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
7
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
W
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
W
10
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
10
8
8
2
2
1
14
46
37
19
16
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
6
Energy kJ
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
7
1.7
W
8
0.6
NW
4
1.4
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.4
WSW
6
0.6
W
8
0.6
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
6
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
SSW
3
Energy kJ
328
337
16
183
121
13
4
14
50
18
46
2
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
781
418
794
1195
260
12
345
366
190
334
250
98
336
308
154
140
232
308
99
140
137
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - South East
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
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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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