Surf Forecasts:
Oxwich Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WSW swell with 284 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 20th 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 have a look at what’s coming up for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough start. The water is currently sitting at a very unusual 70°, which is a massive 8° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real anomaly. But the waves? Barely a whisper for the first week or so. We’ve got a solid 10-day stretch here where the surf is just not happening. The energy is way too low, and the conditions are messy. You’re looking at tiny, weak swells and poor surf quality day after day.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Saturday, the 29th of August. That Thursday morning, the 29th, is where things finally get interesting. Oxwich Point is looking at a 6ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 8 seconds. The kicker is a fresh offshore wind from the WNW, which will clean things up nicely. The combined energy is a solid 491 (moderate wave energy), which is the most we’ve seen. For a fairly consistent reef break, that’s a standout. It’s an intermediate wave, so hold onto your board. The crowd situation can be a factor here, so keep an eye out.
The following day, Sunday the 30th, is still an option with a 3ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is more cross-off, so it won't be quite as pristine. The real energy drops off again after that.
Everything else in the second week is a bit of a lottery. There’s a pulse of 6ft to 6ft swell around the 31st of August and 1st of September, but the wind is all over the place – cross-shore, cross-on, and onshore – so the quality will be all over the shop. The period is short (7 seconds), so they won't be the best-shaped waves. It’s a long-range call, so don’t bank on it.
For the best of the best, lock in the morning of Saturday the 29th of August. That’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 | SW 16 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 101 | 98 | 10 | 10 | 254 | 251 | 191 | 106 | 54 | 22 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:54PM7.30m | 11:13AM6.91m | 11:35PM6.64m | 11:56AM6.32m | 00:23AM6.02m | 12:52PM5.80m | 1:31AM5.54m | 2:16PM5.50m | 3:07AM5.42m | 3:51PM5.63m | 4:30AM5.72m | 4:59PM6.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:38PM1.28m | 4:59AM1.59m | 5:17PM1.85m | 5:39AM2.19m | 6:04PM2.43m | 6:31AM2.73m | 7:09PM2.91m | 7:50AM3.10m | 8:44PM3.11m | 9:29AM3.09m | 10:16PM2.89m | 10:45AM2.71m | 11:17PM2.42m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 3 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 251 | 8 | 106 | 54 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 16 | — | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | WSW 8 | SW 16 | NW 4 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | W 4 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 10 | — | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | 22 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 16 | — | SW 16 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 10 | — | 10 | — | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | — | — | 8 | — | 8 | — | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 7 | NNW 3 | — | NW 2 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | NW 2 | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 101 | 98 | 45 | 78 | 254 | — | 191 | 4 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 319 | 10 | 137 | 319 | 234 | 40 | 40 | 3 | 5 | 137 | 309 | 280 | 213 | 80 | 137 | 407 | 224 | 372 | 405 | 183 |
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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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