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Roaches Reef surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 16 May 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Roaches Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Roaches Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Roaches Reef in the next 12 days are 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 21) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 17th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 17th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Roaches Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 42 | 43 | 39 | 37 | 113 | 133 | 88 | 55 | 32 | 31 | 14 | 14 | 61 | 51 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 24 | 64 | 74 | 92 | 100 | 146 | 123 | 125 | 135 | 173 | 209 | 274 | 441 | 560 | 608 | 294 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:21PM 8.53 | 9:38AM 8.21 | 9:58PM 8.24 | 10:19AM 7.90 | 10:43PM 7.95 | 11:09AM 7.60 | 11:42PM 7.71 | 12:14PM 7.39 | 12:54AM 7.63 | 1:29PM 7.42 | 2:08AM 7.82 | 2:43PM 7.70 | 3:16AM 8.19 | 3:49PM 8.15 | 4:17AM 8.63 | 4:47PM 8.63 | 5:14AM 9.02 | 5:41PM 9.05 | 6:08AM 9.31 | 6:32PM 9.35 | 7:00AM 9.46 | 7:22PM 9.51 | 7:50AM 9.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:20AM 2.13 | 3:32PM 2.34 | 3:59AM 2.41 | 4:12PM 2.64 | 4:48AM 2.67 | 5:05PM 2.93 | 5:54AM 2.86 | 6:19PM 3.10 | 7:12AM 2.84 | 7:43PM 2.99 | 8:26AM 2.56 | 8:57PM 2.61 | 9:31AM 2.15 | 9:59PM 2.13 | 10:29AM 1.73 | 10:55PM 1.68 | 11:22AM 1.39 | 11:47PM 1.34 | 12:13PM 1.16 | 12:38AM 1.13 | 1:03PM 1.07 | 1:28AM 1.07 | ||||||||||||||
Fri 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wed 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 |
| Sunset | 9:01 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Roaches Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Roaches Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Roaches Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Roaches Reef 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 (Roaches Reef) 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 Roaches Reef 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.
Roaches Reef is 11 km (7 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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