Oxwich Bay
South Wales, UK · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.1m
- Period
- 6.3s
- Wind
- 12 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · High in 1h565-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/London local
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Oxwich Bay is a beach break over mixed in South Wales, UK. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the S / SW with light offshore winds from the NW / N, around high tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- high
- Best swell direction
- S, SW
- Best wind direction
- NW, N
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Oxwich Bay surf FAQ
Is Oxwich Bay good for beginners?+
Oxwich Bay is a beach break over mixed, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Oxwich Bay?+
Different days call for different boards. Oxwich Bay can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Oxwich Bay?+
Oxwich Bay tends to work best around high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Oxwich Bay?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the S / SW with light offshore winds from the NW / N. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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