Oxwich Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the skinny on what's coming up for the Gower. We're looking at a pretty grim run of surf for the next couple of weeks. The honest truth is there's nothing on the table that's worth paddling out for, so we're in for a long, flat spell.

Let's start with what we've got. The only break that's shown any life is Oxwich Point, a sheltered reef setup that's fairly consistent. The water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is a whopping 9° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's really unusual, so you'll be in for a warm one if you do get wet, but the surf won't be anything to write home about.

The pattern is clear: from Wednesday, 19 August all the way through to the end of the month, it's a write-off. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and the winds are all over the place. For example, on Wednesday afternoon, the swell is a pathetic 0.3 ft from the SW with a very long period of 16 seconds, but combined energy is a measly 10. That's just not enough to break. Thursday morning has a 5 ft swell from the WSW, but the period is a short 7 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 510, but the onshore wind and rain make it a total mess. It's the same story day after day – small, weak, and blown out.

We've got a massive gap with no recommendations. The week starting 24 August is just as bad, with strong cross-onshore winds and tiny, wind-affected waves. The energy readings are low, often in the 20s and 30s, and the swell periods are short. It's a classic summer flat spell for this area.

The only glimmer of hope comes right at the end of the forecast window. On Monday, 31 August, we see a bit of energy return with a 3 ft swell from the WSW and a combined energy of 301, which is moderate. But it's still rated as marginal, with light cross-onshore winds. Then on Tuesday, 1 September morning, we get a 5 ft swell from the WSW with a period of 7 seconds and energy of 341, but the conditions are described as "very ordinary." The wind is cross-offshore, which is clean, but the swell is short-period and the quality is poor. It's not worth getting excited about.

Given how few breaks are consistent and the fact that the entire 16-day window is a dud, this is just one of those blank runs that happen in this area. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, you're better off staying dry.

Rusty.

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