Port Eynon Point Surf Guide

Port Eynon Point on Gower is a fairly exposed reef break that does not work very often. Summer in particular tends to be flat. Offshore winds blow from the northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. There is no beach break and there is a right hand reef break as well.. Best around low tide. Often Crowded. Beware of rips and rocks.

Port Eynon Point Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef2inconsistent
12.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Port Eynon Point:

The best conditions reported for surf at Port Eynon Point occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Port Eynon Point (for consistent clean waves)?

februaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Port Eynon Point with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of February. Clean surfable waves are typically found 5% of the time in February while 54% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 41% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
5%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
54%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
41%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Port Eynon Point Location Map

Interactive Port Eynon Point surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Port Eynon Point is Swansea Airport (SWS) in Wales, 12 km (7 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Port Eynon Point is Cardiff Airport (CWL), also in Wales, 62 km (39 miles) away.

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Port Eynon Point Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 17:36 Local Time
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Wave (m)
0.1
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Period (s) 7 7 7 -
Wind (km/h)
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Wind State cross-
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Swell History at Port Eynon Point

Surf stats for Port Eynon Point, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Port Eynon Point

Wind stats for Port Eynon Point, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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