Oxwich Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.55° N 4.15° W

Oxwich Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oxwich Point sea temperature is
20.3° C
4.2° 

Oxwich Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Oxwich Point surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 137 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oxwich Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Oxwich Point in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oxwich Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let me tell you how things are shaping up. Honestly, it's gonna be a pretty flat spell here for a while. The first proper surf we're looking at won't really get going until around the 12th of August.

Right now, and for the next several days, it's all pretty weak. We've got a bit of energy from a small, short-period swell on the 5th, but with a stiff 35 km/h cross-offshore wind and a combined energy of only 226, it's mushy and blown out. The water is sitting at 69°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than normal for this time of year – that's very unusual. But honestly, you don't want to be in it for the waves.

We go through a quiet stretch from the morning of the 6th right through to the 11th. The swell drops right off, with heights barely reaching 1 ft most days. There are a few moments of glassy conditions, like Friday morning and Saturday morning, but with no real swell to speak of, it's just flat. It’s a proper run of tiny surf.

The first real sign of life comes on the morning of Wednesday the 12th. The swell picks up a touch to 2 ft from the WSW, period hanging around 10 seconds, and the combined energy starts to climb to 59. By the afternoon, we get a cleaner 3 ft cross-off swell from the WSW. It’s not great, but it’s a start.

Thursday the 13th is probably the pick of the early action, believe it or not. The morning delivers a clean 3 ft swell from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds and moderate energy of 111. The light breeze makes it pretty tidy. The afternoon stays clean but the swell eases slightly. The rest of that week stays small and clean through the weekend, with no real punch.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Looking out towards Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, there’s a bigger, more powerful pulse on the cards. On the 17th, we see a 3 ft swell from the WSW, but get this – the period jumps to 11 seconds, and the combined energy rockets up to 232. That’s a proper groundswell, and while it might be a bit fat and straight for a beach, this spot is a reef. It could have a bit of shape. By the afternoon the swell is up to 5 ft with a period of 10 seconds and energy of 388, but the wind goes cross-shore and it'll get a bit choppy.

Tuesday the 18th morning looks more promising. A clean 4 ft swell from the WSW with an 8-second period, but it’s got that fresh offshore wind from the WNW at 35 km/h. The combined energy is still strong at 233. That wind will hold the waves open and make for some clean, hollow-ish walls. This is probably the standout window, but you're looking a week and a half out, so treat it as a promising, long-range tip.

After that, it cleans up again but the swell drops. Oxwich Point (Gower) is the only game in town for this whole run. It’s a sheltered reef that's fairly consistent, but with mostly small, weak swells until that mid-month pulse. It handles a WSW swell fine, but the crowds might be around on the better days, so keep that in mind. The waves won't be big enough to get too heavy for beginners, but the better 4 ft to 5 ft days are solid intermediate territory.

Forget the kites on the really small days. The best of it is that window around the 17th and 18th, with that stronger groundswell and offshore wind. If we get that setup, it’ll be well worth a paddle out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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1.6
WSW
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
219
106
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27
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12
Wind (km/h)
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25
WNW
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High Tide
11:41PM7.22m
12:09PM6.87m
00:38AM6.78m
1:13PM6.52m
1:52AM6.45m
2:35PM6.38m
3:19AM6.43m
3:59PM6.64m
4:38AM6.79m
5:10PM7.20m
5:42AM7.35m
6:08PM7.85m
Low Tide
5:17PM1.45m
5:45AM1.61m
6:11PM1.84m
6:46AM2.01m
7:22PM2.17m
8:06AM2.27m
8:52PM2.25m
9:36AM2.19m
10:20PM1.94m
10:54AM1.77m
11:30PM1.39m
11:55AM1.22m
00:26AM0.80m
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Information about the Oxwich Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Oxwich Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Oxwich Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oxwich Point 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 (Oxwich Point) 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 Oxwich Point 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.

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