Surf Forecasts:
Oxwich Point surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with 184 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oxwich Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Oxwich Point over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The entire 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for any decent surf. From today all the way through to the 23rd of August, it’s a long, flat, and frustrating stretch. The swell barely kicks up a whisper, with heights mostly under 2 ft and the combined energy sitting in the weak to moderate range (mostly under 100, and only occasionally touching 101-179). Just nothing to get excited about.
The water temperature is a real talking point though. It’s sitting at 68°F and a massive 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, proper tropical for Wales. You’d almost think you were somewhere else, if only there were waves to enjoy it.
There’s a bit of a tease on the 24th of August. The Monday morning shows a 5 ft swell from the WSW with a short period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 227 (moderate). The wind goes glassy in the afternoon with 4 ft. Problem is, the guidance still labels it as “poor surf conditions”, and with that short period, it’s going to be a bit of a messy, crumbly affair. For a sheltered reef like Oxwich Point, a longer period groundswell would be ideal, but we’re just not getting it. This one’s a maybe for the die-hards, but honestly, with the crowds sometimes being an issue here, it’s not worth the paddle.
Honestly, the only standout – if you can call it that – is that Thursday morning on the 13th of August. We’ve got glassy conditions with a 3 ft WSW swell and a period of 10 seconds, giving a combined energy of 168 (moderate). It’s clean, but the swell is still tiny. For a true standout, we need bigger swell, better consistency, and the right wind. This just doesn’t tick enough boxes.
Overall, the forecast is a bit of a blank. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, it’s a rare quiet spell. Don’t hold your breath, but keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SW 4 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 15 | 5 | 33 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 78 | 96 | 116 | 158 | 133 | 125 | 84 | 96 | 68 | 44 | 29 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:38AM6.79m | 5:10PM7.20m | 5:42AM7.35m | 6:08PM7.85m | 6:35AM7.89m | 6:57PM8.42m | 7:21AM8.31m | 7:41PM8.80m | 8:04AM8.54m | 8:23PM8.94m | 8:44AM8.55m | 9:02PM8.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:20PM1.94m | 10:54AM1.77m | 11:30PM1.39m | 11:55AM1.22m | 00:26AM0.80m | 12:45PM0.69m | 1:13AM0.33m | 1:30PM0.31m | 1:56AM0.05m | 2:10PM0.12m | 2:35AM0.00m | 2:49PM0.14m | 3:12AM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 4 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 33 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 78 | 96 | 116 | 158 | 133 | 125 | 84 | 96 | 68 | 44 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 9 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | W 11 | W 8 | — | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 13 | SW 6 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 3 | E 3 | — | — | W 2 | W 4 | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NW 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 16 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 415 | 357 | 357 | 183 | 184 | 128 | 414 | 358 | 12 | 41 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 184 | 3 | 3 | 309 | 184 | 137 | 280 |
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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).
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