Surf Forecasts:
Oxwich Point surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, W swell with 491 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oxwich Point this week:
The surf forecast for Oxwich Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oxwich Point in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oxwich Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Oxwich Point.
It's a bit of a rough start, if I'm being honest. The water is warm – we're talking 66° right now, which is more than 5° warmer than normal, very unusual for this time of year. But that's where the good news starts and ends for a while. The surf is there on the first Friday morning, with a clean 4.6ft swell from WSW (9 seconds) and a gentle offshore wind from the NW. The combined energy is moderate (314), so there's some push. But honestly, the quality just isn't there. It's surfable, but ordinary.
From there, it’s a long, painful stretch. From Friday afternoon right through to Saturday the 26th, the forecast is a dead loss. That's over two weeks of "poor surf conditions" with scores of 0. The wind is all over the place – onshore, cross-shore, gusty – and the swell is inconsistent and small. There is a brief moment on Thursday afternoon the 24th with glassy conditions, but the swell is only 1.3ft – not worth paddling for. The only real energy comes in on Thursday the 17th with a 6.9ft swell from the west, but it's only 7 seconds, paired with lumpy cross-off winds. That's a recipe for a messy, blown-out wall. Not a chance.
Look, for a reef break that's sheltered and prefers SW swell, this is a proper dry spell. The guidance says it's fairly consistent, but the 16-day window just isn't cooperating.
If you're a kite surfer, that Thursday the 17th afternoon with 6.9ft and 16 mph cross-off wind might be your only play. For a paddle surfer, this is a write-off. Plain and simple, there are no standouts here. This forecast needs to change, and we can only hope it does.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 314 | 202 | 119 | 64 | 292 | 337 | 163 | 197 | 149 | 194 | 38 | 137 | 96 | 21 | 78 | 173 | 225 | 53 | 335 | 491 | 285 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:20PM8.77m | 7:40AM8.58m | 7:57PM8.86m | 8:16AM8.60m | 8:33PM8.72m | 8:50AM8.41m | 9:07PM8.36m | 9:23AM8.05m | 9:41PM7.85m | 9:57AM7.56m | 10:15PM7.24m | 10:31AM6.98m | 10:52PM6.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:10PM0.27m | 1:33AM0.05m | 1:46PM0.09m | 2:07AM0.02m | 2:20PM0.12m | 2:39AM0.20m | 2:53PM0.34m | 3:10AM0.55m | 3:25PM0.72m | 3:41AM1.03m | 3:58PM1.23m | 4:14AM1.59m | 4:33PM1.81m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 6 | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 7 |
| kJ | 314 | 202 | 119 | 64 | — | — | 163 | 197 | 149 | 132 | 38 | 137 | 96 | 21 | 78 | 173 | — | 53 | 8 | — | 285 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | — | — | W 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 102 | 292 | 337 | — | — | — | 194 | 62 | — | — | 62 | 16 | 19 | 225 | 75 | 335 | 491 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 106 | 127 | 317 | 269 | 3 | 40 | 12 | 127 | 127 | 91 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 319 | 588 | 358 | 358 | 40 | |
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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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