Oxwich Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.55° N 4.15° W

Oxwich Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oxwich Point sea temperature is
20.3° C
4.2° 

Oxwich Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Oxwich Point surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WSW swell with 254 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 5th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oxwich Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf at Oxwich Point. We’re staring down a long, flat spell, so don’t get your hopes up for any real waves for a while.

We’re looking at a big gap with nothing on the cards. From now through the 17th of August, it’s mostly tiny, weak, and messy. You’ll see some knee-high slop with short periods, and the wind is mostly cross-off or onshore, which isn’t doing us any favors. The energy is weak, with values mostly in the single or low double digits, just a sign of how limp everything is. A few of those days will have the odd cleanish look, like the 10th with a gentle offshore, but there’s simply no swell behind it. It’s a frustrating stretch for anyone wanting to paddle out.

But hang in there. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, even if it’s a bit far off.

The real action starts to build on Monday the 18th of August. That morning, we finally see a pulse of proper swell. The wind is looking good, a gentle offshore from the WNW, which will keep things clean. The swell is coming from the WSW at a solid 8ft, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a good sign, bringing the energy up to a strong 781. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so it’s not particularly warm or cold. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The swell direction is right on the money for the point. That afternoon, the swell pushes even bigger, up to 10ft with the same WSW direction, but the wind swings fresh from the west and there’s a risk of thunderstorms, so it’ll be a bit more of a handful, more for the experienced crew. The energy is very strong at 1232.

Then, on the 19th of August, there’s another solid window. The surf is still up at 6ft from the west, and the morning looks absolutely perfect, with glassy conditions and just a slight air. That’s about as clean as it gets. The energy is strong at 875. It’s another great morning to be out there.

So, the call is simple: ride out the flat spell, and mark your calendar for the morning of the 18th for the biggest, most powerful swell, and the 19th for what could be the cleanest, most user-friendly conditions of the whole window. These are the days you’ve been waiting for. The long-range call is a bit less certain, but it’s all we’ve got, and it looks promising.

Keep the faith.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.5
WSW
7
1.6
WSW
7
1.2
W
6
1
W
6
0.2
W
10
0.4
WSW
5
0.2
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9
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9
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8
0.6
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7
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7
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12
1.2
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6
0.8
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6
0.1
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8
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5
0.3
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6
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
200
219
105
76
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6
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13
42
35
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48
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10
7
3
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Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
35
W
25
NW
15
WNW
25
W
10
NNW
10
S
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
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15
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5
NNW
5
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20
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10
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15
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25
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10
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10
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5
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:18AM7.25m
11:41PM7.22m
12:09PM6.87m
00:38AM6.78m
1:13PM6.52m
1:52AM6.45m
2:35PM6.38m
3:19AM6.43m
3:59PM6.64m
4:38AM6.79m
5:10PM7.20m
5:42AM7.35m
6:08PM7.85m
Low Tide
5:17PM1.45m
5:45AM1.61m
6:11PM1.84m
6:46AM2.01m
7:22PM2.17m
8:06AM2.27m
8:52PM2.25m
9:36AM2.19m
10:20PM1.94m
10:54AM1.77m
11:30PM1.39m
11:55AM1.22m
00:26AM0.80m
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8:58
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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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