Oxwich Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for this spot.

Honestly, it’s been a tough run of it for Oxwich Point. The next week and a half is looking pretty flat and uninspiring for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak swell with poor surf conditions dominating the outlook. The water is running a stunning 69° right now, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a real treat if you’re just going for a swim, but not doing us any favours on the wave front.

The first real pulse of energy we see doesn’t arrive until Sunday the 26th of July. That morning, we’ve got a 4ft swell from the west, with a short period of just 6 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 137, and the wind is offshore and clean from the WNW. It’s surfable, but with that short period, it’s going to be a bit fat and crumbly. Sunday afternoon picks up a little more energy, with 148 in the tank, but the wind goes cross-offshore, so it won’t be as clean as the morning.

The next little window comes on Friday the 31st of July. The afternoon brings a 4ft SW swell with a 6-second period, and the combined energy hits a moderate 132. The wind is a WSW cross-offshore, keeping it clean. It’s a reef break, so it’ll hold that swell, but it’s not exactly going to be a standout day.

Now, the one that’s got my attention is Saturday the 1st of August. The morning shows a 8ft swell from the WSW, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy leaps to a strong 853. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore from the south, which is a bit of a shame, but it’s light. This is a big swell for the spot. It’s over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experts – Oxwich Point can get proper heavy when it’s that size. The afternoon gets even bigger, with a 10ft WSW swell – very strong energy at 1291 – and a light cross-shore wind. This is the best on offer, but it’s a heavy, powerful groundswell with a period of 9 seconds. It’s going to be a beast of a paddle, and the wind is not perfect. If you’re a solid, experienced surfer, this is your window. Beginners, stay well clear.

After that, the swell drops off fast through the second week, with a lot of onshore and cross-shore winds, but the 7th of Friday morning shows a NW offshore wind at 16 mph and a tiny 2ft SW swell. It’s clean, but tiny.

So, the standout is definitely Saturday the 1st of August. It’s the only time the energy really fires up, but be warned – the wind isn’t ideal, and the size is serious. The rest of the run is a bit of a write-off for a proper surf. The reef will be clean, but the swell just isn’t there for most of it.

Rusty.

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