Surf Forecasts:
Three Cliffs Bay surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 3,303 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with WSW swell.
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 (Jun 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Cliffs Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
322 | 460 | 623 | 479 | 1387 | 2149 | 2136 | 2685 | 2863 | 1384 | 887 | 565 | 197 | 412 | 1080 | 616 | 716 | 662 | 709 | 976 | 721 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:28PM7.51m | 8:47AM7.25m | 9:05PM7.39m | 9:24AM7.07m | 9:43PM7.22m | 10:03AM6.85m | 10:24PM7.02m | 10:46AM6.64m | 11:08PM6.83m | 11:34AM6.45m | 11:58PM6.67m | 12:28PM6.35m | 00:55AM6.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:12PM1.29m | 2:34AM1.30m | 2:48PM1.41m | 3:12AM1.47m | 3:25PM1.58m | 3:50AM1.67m | 4:03PM1.78m | 4:32AM1.87m | 4:46PM1.98m | 5:19AM2.04m | 5:36PM2.16m | 6:13AM2.14m | 6:34PM2.26m | ||||||||
5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | |
2 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 18 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | — | W 10 |
7 | 6 | 10 | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | 1384 | 887 | 565 | 197 | 412 | — | 616 | 716 | 662 | — | — | 550 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | SSE 2 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
322 | 460 | 623 | 479 | 1387 | 2149 | 2136 | 2685 | 2863 | — | — | 1 | 39 | 31 | 1080 | — | — | — | 709 | 976 | 721 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 139 | 321 | 130 | 762 | 474 | 435 | 504 | 498 | 271 | 66 | 130 | 44 | 193 | 12 | 12 | 130 | 145 | 43 | 42 | 43 | 3 |
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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.










