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Pobbles Beach Surf Forecast
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Pobbles Beach surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 10 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pobbles Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pobbles Beach sea temperature is
12.7° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pobbles Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pobbles Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 13th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the WNW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 12 | |
2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 188 | 330 | 181 | 113 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 26 | 35 | 17 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 1:41AM6.09m | 2:22PM5.97m | 2:52AM6.37m | 3:29PM6.39m | 3:53AM6.85m | 4:25PM6.96m | 4:46AM7.42m | 5:14PM7.56m | 5:35AM7.96m | 6:00PM8.10m | 6:22AM8.39m | 6:45PM8.50m | 7:08AM8.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:21PM2.75m | 8:10AM2.55m | 8:37PM2.54m | 9:17AM2.17m | 9:40PM2.11m | 10:12AM1.64m | 10:33PM1.57m | 11:00AM1.10m | 11:20PM1.01m | 11:45AM0.62m | 00:06AM0.53m | 12:29PM0.28m | 00:51AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 |
 | 8:52 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | 9:04 |
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Temp °C | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | WSW 4 | W 6 | SW 13 | W 14 | WSW 6 |
 kJ | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 181 | 113 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 7 | 15 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 9 | W 10 | — | SW 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 6 | SW 13 | — | W 8 | W 12 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | — | 10 | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | — | 1 | 80 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | W 10 | — | — | SW 19 | W 9 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | — | 15 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | N 3 | W 2 | W 4 | W 4 | W 6 | W 7 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 6 | W 4 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 188 | 330 | 11 | 42 | 71 | 29 | 5 | 17 | 2 | — | 35 | 17 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 396 | 150 | 413 | 368 | 217 | 390 | 385 | 356 | 1139 | 432 | 152 | 1235 | 371 | 186 | 187 | 179 | 179 | 179 | 187 | 99 | 13 |
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Information about the Pobbles Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pobbles Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pobbles Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pobbles Beach 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 (Pobbles Beach) 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 Pobbles Beach 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.
Pobbles Beach is 13 km (8 miles) from Swansea. If you plan a holiday in Wales - Gower, look for hotels and other accommodation in Swansea. Swansea has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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