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Three Peaks Surf Forecast
/ Wales – Gower (29 surf breaks) /
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Three Peaks surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 16 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Three Peaks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Three Peaks sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Three Peaks this week:
The surf forecast for Three Peaks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Three Peaks in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 20th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Peaks over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 5 | WSW 4 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | |
12 | 29 | 112 | 119 | 102 | 239 | 178 | 108 | 85 | 418 | 546 | 700 | 759 | 1545 | 847 | 509 | 397 | 521 | 551 | 419 | 480 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:22AM8.39m | 6:45PM8.50m | 7:08AM8.64m | 7:30PM8.71m | 7:54AM8.67m | 8:16PM8.71m | 8:41AM8.47m | 9:04PM8.50m | 9:31AM8.09m | 9:54PM8.13m | 10:23AM7.58m | 10:48PM7.65m | 11:19AM7.04m | 11:47PM7.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:29PM0.28m | 00:51AM0.19m | 1:13PM0.12m | 1:37AM0.04m | 1:58PM0.16m | 2:24AM0.12m | 2:45PM0.39m | 3:13AM0.41m | 3:34PM0.78m | 4:06AM0.84m | 4:27PM1.25m | 5:05AM1.34m | 5:28PM1.73m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:12 |
2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | WSW 12 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
 kJ | 6 | 6 | 14 | 50 | — | 42 | 178 | 108 | 85 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 281 | — | 847 | 509 | 397 | 521 | 551 | 419 | 480 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 11 | — | — | — | W 17 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 76 | 20 | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 4 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | — | — | SSE 4 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 2 |
| kJ | 12 | 29 | 112 | 119 | 102 | 239 | — | — | 38 | 418 | 546 | 700 | 759 | 1545 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 363 | 363 | 363 | 309 | 327 | 316 | 28 | 121 | 108 | 414 | 327 | 327 | 128 | 143 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 155 |
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Information about the Three Peaks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Three Peaks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Three Peaks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Three Peaks 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 Peaks) 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 Peaks 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 Peaks is 25 km (16 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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