
Surf Forecasts:
Oxwich Point surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, E swell with 73 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 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oxwich Point over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for Oxwich Point.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough outlook. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. There are long gaps with absolutely nothing to get excited about, and whenever there is a little bump in swell, the wind is swinging the wrong way or the energy is just too weak. You’re looking at a run of mostly flat or poor conditions, so don't hold your breath for any classics.
The first real chance at anything surfable doesn't even show up until the final days. After a long, bleak stretch of tiny waves and onshore junk, we finally see a pulse of energy arrive on Sunday the 26th of July. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the west, with a moderate combined energy (250). That’s a proper size – probably going to be a bit much for beginners, but it’s a real wave. The problem is the wind is light onshore from the southeast, which will mess up the face. The afternoon still has some size at 5ft but the wind picks up even more from the east-southeast.
The water temperature is much warmer than normal for the time of year, coming in at 67°, which is about 8° above average. That’s a very unusual warmth.
There’s one tiny flicker of hope on the horizon. On Monday the 20th of July, we get a bit of a west swell around 3ft with a clean, offshore flow from the northwest in the afternoon (wind energy 69). It's small, but glassy and clean conditions at a sheltered reef point like Oxwich Point can make for some fun little waves if you’re on the right board.
Honestly though, for the vast majority of this period, the swell is tiny and the wind is messy. There's nothing here that qualifies as a standout. The main pulse on the 26th has the size but the wind is poor, and the few other clean windows have no power. It’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a tough stretch.
Stay patient. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | W 11 | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | WSW 5 |
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10 | 13 | 58 | 38 | 15 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:45AM7.15m | 5:17PM7.41m | 5:48AM7.57m | 6:15PM7.91m | 6:43AM7.97m | 7:07PM8.37m | 7:34AM8.27m | 7:56PM8.68m | 8:21AM8.40m | 8:42PM8.78m | 9:06AM8.34m | 9:27PM8.66m | 9:50AM8.11m | 10:10PM8.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:57AM1.45m | 11:30PM1.21m | 11:58AM1.06m | 00:29AM0.76m | 12:52PM0.68m | 1:22AM0.39m | 1:42PM0.41m | 2:11AM0.18m | 2:28PM0.29m | 2:57AM0.17m | 3:13PM0.36m | 3:41AM0.35m | 3:56PM0.60m | ||||||||
5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 17 | 19 | 25 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 20 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | WSW 3 | WSW 6 | W 8 | WSW 5 |
5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 4 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 6 | W 8 | — | W 8 |
10 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 21 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 7 | WSW 2 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 12 | S 6 | WSW 8 | W 13 | — | S 11 |
5 | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | SW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | W 4 | WSW 6 | — |
5 | 13 | 58 | 38 | 15 | 27 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 13 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | 20 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 393 | 213 | 376 | 135 | 129 | 128 | 64 | 75 | 128 | 64 | 170 | 209 | 199 | 405 | 309 | 484 | 365 | 210 | 428 | 730 | 393 |
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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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