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Oxwich Point surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Oxwich Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Oxwich Point sea temperature is
12.4° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oxwich Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Oxwich Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 13th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oxwich Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 9 | W 9 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | W 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | |
2 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 206 | 240 | 97 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:37PM6.64m | 11:02AM6.23m | 11:27PM6.30m | 11:57AM5.93m | 00:29AM6.08m | 1:07PM5.80m | 1:41AM6.09m | 2:22PM5.97m | 2:52AM6.37m | 3:29PM6.39m | 3:53AM6.85m | 4:25PM6.96m | 4:46AM7.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM2.06m | 4:43AM2.23m | 5:01PM2.41m | 5:40AM2.55m | 6:03PM2.69m | 6:52AM2.69m | 7:21PM2.75m | 8:10AM2.55m | 8:37PM2.54m | 9:17AM2.17m | 9:40PM2.11m | 10:12AM1.64m | 10:33PM1.57m | 11:00AM1.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 |
 | 8:47 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:58 | — | 8:59 |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 15 | SE 3 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 8 | W 11 | SE 4 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 |
 kJ | — | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 97 | 61 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | ENE 3 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 11 | — | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 3 | — | 10 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | W 19 | W 9 | — | W 12 | — | — | SW 8 | SW 7 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 3 | — | SW 7 | ENE 2 | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 7 | NW 4 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 37 | 206 | 240 | 14 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 434 | 372 | 128 | 128 | 83 | 80 | 121 | 451 | 389 | 280 | 56 | 411 | 322 | 224 | 309 | 358 | 375 | 774 | 368 | 3 | 32 |
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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).
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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