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Three Cliffs Bay surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK
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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
9.8° 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 Monday (Mar 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 8.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 26ft (8.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 26ft (8.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Cliffs Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, gales from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 108 | 618 | 548 | 282 | 209 | 158 | 118 | 157 | 45 | 44 | 47 | 71 | 247 | 191 | 274 | 226 | 419 | 462 | 6067 | 34476 | 28322 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:58PM 6.68 | 5:21AM 7.22 | 5:47PM 7.26 | 6:06AM 7.76 | 6:27PM 7.75 | 6:44AM 8.15 | 7:03PM 8.09 | 7:19AM 8.37 | 7:36PM 8.28 | 7:52AM 8.42 | 8:08PM 8.30 | 8:23AM 8.29 | 8:39PM 8.16 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:53AM 1.89 | 11:14PM 1.80 | 11:43AM 1.34 | 11:59PM 1.27 | 12:23PM 0.88 | 12:37AM 0.84 | 12:57PM 0.56 | 1:10AM 0.55 | 1:28PM 0.39 | 1:41AM 0.41 | 1:57PM 0.38 | 2:11AM 0.42 | 2:26PM 0.52 | 2:41AM 0.59 | |||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | 3 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -8 | -6 | -4 |
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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.











