Ogmore-by-Sea Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.46° N 3.64° W

Ogmore-by-Sea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ogmore-by-Sea sea temperature is
18.8°C
3.3° 

Ogmore-by-Sea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ogmore-by-Sea surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SW swell with 423 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with WSW swell.

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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ogmore-by-Sea in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 23rd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 23rd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 30th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
28
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
14
0.5
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
0.7
W
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
W
7
0.7
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
115
98
111
40
11
19
256
366
295
83
132
88
24
47
153
126
83
107
64
22
30
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
E
15
ESE
15
SSE
5
SE
5
NE
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
W
5
N
15
ESE
5
WSW
15
SW
5
S
5
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
25
SE
15
E
Wind State
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cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
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glassy
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:01AM6.55m
5:21PM7.07m
5:42AM7.23m
5:58PM7.76m
6:18AM7.89m
6:33PM8.40m
6:52AM8.47m
7:08PM8.91m
7:26AM8.92m
7:42PM9.25m
8:01AM9.18m
8:18PM9.36m
8:37AM9.22m
8:56PM9.23m
Low Tide
11:12AM2.35m
11:37PM1.93m
11:51AM1.71m
00:12AM1.30m
12:24PM1.12m
00:44AM0.75m
12:56PM0.62m
1:15AM0.32m
1:28PM0.26m
1:46AM0.08m
2:00PM0.07m
2:19AM0.04m
2:34PM0.10m
2:53AM0.22m
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7:10
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6:58
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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18
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13
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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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