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Three Cliffs Bay Surf Forecast
/ Wales – Gower (29 surf breaks) /
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Three Cliffs Bay surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 03 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Three Cliffs Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Three Cliffs Bay sea temperature is
9.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Three Cliffs Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Three Cliffs Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Three Cliffs Bay in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Cliffs Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 691 | 908 | 431 | 1082 | 899 | 6057 | 3851 | 2020 | 656 | 275 | 180 | 101 | 2300 | 2351 | 1061 | 1163 | 671 | 328 | 328 | 731 | 563 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:08PM 8.30 | 8:23AM 8.29 | 8:39PM 8.16 | 8:54AM 8.02 | 9:09PM 7.87 | 9:26AM 7.62 | 9:41PM 7.47 | 9:58AM 7.13 | 10:14PM 6.98 | 10:34AM 6.59 | 10:53PM 6.45 | 11:17AM 6.04 | 11:44PM 5.95 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:57PM 0.38 | 2:11AM 0.42 | 2:26PM 0.52 | 2:41AM 0.59 | 2:55PM 0.79 | 3:11AM 0.89 | 3:24PM 1.17 | 3:42AM 1.32 | 3:56PM 1.63 | 4:16AM 1.82 | 4:31PM 2.15 | 4:57AM 2.36 | 5:17PM 2.65 | ||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | -4 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
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Information about the Three Cliffs Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Three Cliffs Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Three Cliffs Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Three Cliffs Bay 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 (Three Cliffs Bay) 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 Three Cliffs Bay 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.
Three Cliffs Bay 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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