Petes Reef
Gower, UK · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.1m
- Period
- 6.1s
- Wind
- 14 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
Tide · today
Low · High in 5h275-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/London local
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Petes Reef is a reef break in Gower, UK. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SW with light offshore winds from the NE. 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Unknown
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SW
- Best wind direction
- NE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Petes Reef surf FAQ
Is Petes Reef good for beginners?+
Petes Reef is a reef break, 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 Petes Reef?+
Different days call for different boards. Petes Reef 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 are the best conditions for Petes Reef?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SW with light offshore winds from the NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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