Pwlldu Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Wales – Gower, UK)

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Pwlldu Point Surf Guide

Pwlldu Point on Gower is a reasonably exposed point break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Ideal winds are from the north. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the southwest. There is no beach break Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for rocks/rips.

Pwlldu Point Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Point	3	fairly consistent	12.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Pwlldu Point:

The best conditions reported for surf at Pwlldu Point occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.

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

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Pwlldu Point with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 12% of the time in January while 36% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 52% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

12%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

36%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

52%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Pwlldu Point Location Map

Interactive Pwlldu 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 Pwlldu Point is Swansea Airport (SWS) in Wales, 5 km (3 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Pwlldu Point is Cardiff Airport (CWL), also in Wales, 53 km (33 miles) away.

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Pwlldu Point Surf Forecasts:

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Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 19:35 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05			Wed
ft, °F	4PM	7PM	10PM	1AM
Wave (m)	W	W	WNW	W
Period (s)	7	7	4	6
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	off	off	off	cross- off

What does Pwlldu Point look like?

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Tides at Pwlldu Point

Current tide and informaton

For Mumbles, Wales, 6 km from Pwlldu Point.

Next High Water: 09:15pm | 8.61m

Next Low Water: 03:13am | 2.05m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Pwlldu Point Sea Temperature

The water temperature (12.5 °C) at Pwlldu Point is quite cold. If the sun shines as forecast, it should feel warm enough to get away with a good sealed spring wetsuit but you won't overheat in a winter wetsuit, gloves boots and a hood. Effective windchill factor of (11.0 °C).

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots.