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Pobbles Beach surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK
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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
15.0° C
(Which is 3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Pobbles Beach surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with 2,605 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with WSW swell.
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 Friday (May 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pobbles Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 29th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 29th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | |
31 | 91 | 163 | 101 | 539 | 660 | 625 | 534 | 499 | 716 | 256 | 480 | 761 | 589 | 432 | 475 | 1655 | 2454 | 2228 | 1498 | 1089 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 6:04PM7.23m | 6:22AM7.27m | 6:41PM7.41m | 6:59AM7.38m | 7:17PM7.53m | 7:35AM7.41m | 7:52PM7.56m | 8:11AM7.37m | 8:28PM7.51m | 8:47AM7.25m | 9:05PM7.39m | 9:24AM7.07m | 9:43PM7.22m | 10:03AM6.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:11AM1.44m | 12:27PM1.36m | 00:47AM1.28m | 1:02PM1.27m | 1:23AM1.20m | 1:37PM1.25m | 1:58AM1.21m | 2:12PM1.29m | 2:34AM1.30m | 2:48PM1.41m | 3:12AM1.47m | 3:25PM1.58m | 3:50AM1.67m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | |
— | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | 9:28 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | W 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | W 14 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | — | W 16 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | WSW 12 |
29 | 45 | 163 | 101 | 539 | 660 | 625 | 534 | 8 | 4 | 102 | 7 | — | 5 | 63 | — | — | — | — | 1086 | 1089 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — |
23 | 91 | 25 | 35 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 653 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 16 | W 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 10 | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — |
31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 499 | 716 | 256 | 480 | 761 | 589 | 432 | 475 | 1655 | 2454 | 2228 | 1498 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 130 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 71 | 138 | 138 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 71 | 53 | 53 | 81 | 477 | 693 | 365 | 138 | 179 | 274 | 179 |
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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.












