Ogmore-by-Sea surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 15 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 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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 Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed afternoon).

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
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
1
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)
0.4
W
7
0.9
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
4
0.8
WSW
5
0.7
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
7
1
WSW
7
1
W
8
0.6
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
5
1.5
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
26
3
19
17
33
41
254
171
114
111
40
69
210
298
242
569
367
260
225
210
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
30
NW
10
NW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
25
SSW
35
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
25
SW
15
W
5
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
cross
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
9:39AM8.64m
10:02PM8.66m
10:31AM8.09m
10:56PM8.14m
Low Tide
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
3:39PM0.85m
4:11AM0.92m
4:33PM1.34m
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5:22
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:15
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8:58
9:00
9:00
9:02
9:04
9:06
9:07
1
1
9
1
2
10
2
1
Temp °C
10
11
9
11
11
11
11
11
10
11
11
12
13
13
13
14
15
15
19
19
17
3
4
5
6
7
8
6
6
4
7
7
7
6
6
7
11
13
14
16
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
7
0.3
WNW
4
0.1
W
9
0.3
W
7
0.8
WSW
5
0.7
WSW
6
0.5
W
12
1.3
W
7
0.3
WSW
11
1
W
8
0.6
WSW
7
1.3
W
8
1.2
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
Energy kJ
14
3
2
9
33
41
75
159
24
111
40
223
242
569
367
260
225
210
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.2
W
5
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
W
8
0.4
W
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.1
W
13
0.5
WSW
14
Energy kJ
4
2
2
4
15
5
40
40
3
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
17
Energy kJ
2
1
4
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
2
0.9
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
7
1
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
5
1.5
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
8
0.3
SSE
2
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
1
26
19
17
254
171
114
89
69
210
298
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
4
3
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
345
345
196
196
308
334
28
308
96
28
72
460
460
308
137
140
140
0
48
47
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Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - South East
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
1
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
4
4
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
5
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
9
9
8
7
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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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