Ogmore-by-Sea surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 09 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
12.0° C
(Which is 1.0°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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 13th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Thu night).

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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)
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.6
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
4
0.1
W
18
1.1
W
5
1.8
W
7
1.7
W
8
1
W
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
W
6
0.8
W
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
6
3
2
2
2
0
8
3
0
6
62
294
320
106
84
45
9
15
7
38
Wind (km/h)
15
E
5
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NE
10
NNE
20
NW
25
NW
15
NW
25
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
45
WNW
30
NW
35
NNW
25
N
30
NNW
10
NW
15
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
12:04PM6.30m
00:36AM6.44m
1:14PM6.15m
1:48AM6.43m
2:29PM6.31m
3:00AM6.72m
3:37PM6.77m
4:02AM7.25m
4:33PM7.38m
4:55AM7.86m
5:23PM8.04m
5:44AM8.46m
6:09PM8.62m
Low Tide
6:09PM2.83m
6:58AM2.84m
7:27PM2.89m
8:16AM2.69m
8:43PM2.67m
9:23AM2.28m
9:46PM2.21m
10:17AM1.74m
10:38PM1.65m
11:06AM1.17m
11:26PM1.07m
11:51AM0.67m
00:12AM0.57m
cloud
cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:49
8:51
8:52
8:53
8:54
8:57
8:58
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
17
13
12
12
10
12
13
11
12
13
11
10
11
9
13
12
10
12
12
12
13
15
8
6
6
7
7
7
9
5
6
5
1
4
2
7
5
5
7
7
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
NW
4
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.3
WNW
4
0.1
W
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
1
W
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.1
SW
15
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
W
6
0.3
W
6
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
15
6
1
2
2
3
6
12
11
10
106
84
8
9
7
7
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
1
1
2
2
3
10
9
2
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
2
3
2
8
8
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.6
WNW
3
0.5
W
3
1.1
W
5
1.8
W
7
1.7
W
8
0.7
NW
4
0.1
NW
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
7
0.8
W
6
Energy kJ
2
5
3
8
5
62
294
320
14
1
45
15
38
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
142
368
405
405
373
62
115
179
260
893
417
338
1144
418
140
510
230
94
338
349
338
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - South East
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
4
1
2
4
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
9
5
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
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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