Surf Forecasts:
Oxwich Point surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, W swell with 634 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 0.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
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 on the cards for the next couple of weeks around Oxwich Point.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim start. We’ve got a long dry spell to get through first. The forecast starts with a big gap of no real surf to speak of. From Monday the 24th of August all the way through to the end of that week, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves or just complete junk. The energy is basically non-existent, with combined energy readings mostly in the teens or low twenties – that’s barely a ripple. Plus, the wind is all over the shop, mostly cross-on or onshore, making it choppy and messy. It’s a real write-off for a paddle. Even the odd glassy moment on Wednesday the 26th afternoon doesn’t have any size behind it. The water temperature is a notable 68°F, which is a massive 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like you’re in a bath!
The first real glimmer of hope creeps in on Friday the 28th of August. The swell bumps up a bit, hitting around 4 ft to 5 ft from the SW, and the wind goes cross-offshore. The energy readings get into the moderate range (145 to 210), which is a start. It’s still not amazing, but it’s clean. Then we get a bit of a run of messy, windy conditions through the weekend, with some solid onshores, before things start to clean up again.
Now, the real standout is a long way off, but it looks like a beauty. You’ll want to keep your eyes on the 7th of September, Monday afternoon. That’s nearly two weeks away, so it’s a long-range call, but it’s got real potential. We’re looking at a serious 21 ft swell from the WSW with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The onshore winds are offshore from the NW, which is ideal for Oxwich Point. The energy reading is a massive 19606 – that’s very strong wave energy. This is big, powerful surf. At that size, over 8 ft, it’s strictly for the experts and will be a proper mission. The long period means it’ll have plenty of grunt but also long gaps between sets, which can help with the paddle out. Given the reef setup, it should handle that long-period swell well.
The morning of the 4th of September (Friday) is also worth a mention. It’s got a solid 7 ft swell from the WSW with a gentle offshore from the NW, making for clean conditions. The energy is moderate (491). That’s a good, solid day for competent intermediates who can handle a bit of size. The 5th of September (Saturday) morning is similar, with 8 ft and a light offshore from the NNW – also clean.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a total bust. You’re waiting. The best bet on the table is that Monday the 7th of September, which looks like a serious, expert-only day. The 4th and 5th of September are your safer bets for a good session with a bit of grunt and clean conditions. Keep watching the forecast, because that long-range call could change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 27 | 18 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 132 | 145 | 210 | 634 | 117 | 41 | 12 | 59 | 106 | 70 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:59PM6.09m | 5:25AM6.23m | 5:45PM6.67m | 6:06AM6.78m | 6:23PM7.25m | 6:42AM7.30m | 6:58PM7.78m | 7:15AM7.75m | 7:31PM8.20m | 7:48AM8.10m | 8:03PM8.47m | 8:20AM8.30m | 8:36PM8.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:17PM2.42m | 11:36AM2.19m | 00:01AM1.88m | 12:15PM1.66m | 00:37AM1.35m | 12:49PM1.17m | 1:10AM0.90m | 1:21PM0.77m | 1:41AM0.55m | 1:52PM0.48m | 2:11AM0.34m | 2:22PM0.33m | 2:42AM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 4 | W 12 | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 434 | 117 | 41 | 12 | 59 | 106 | 70 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | SE 3 | SSW 3 | NW 4 | — | SE 3 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | — | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 27 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 132 | 145 | 210 | 634 | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 346 | 280 | 128 | 115 | 47 | 80 | 80 | 332 | 332 | 128 | 3 | 119 | 144 | 335 | 176 | 319 | 125 | 426 | 375 | 372 |
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