Surf spots in Gower

5 spots within 10 km of Gower: 5 beach breaks. 1 suit beginners.

Best spots today in Gower

Intermediate: Rhossili Bay (Fair, 0.9 m, offshore around 08:00), Langland Bay (Fair, 0.8 m, offshore around 10:00)
Beginners: Langland Bay (Fair, 0.8 m, offshore around 10:00), Rhossili Bay (Fair, 0.9 m, offshore around 08:00)

Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.

The spots

Three Cliffs Bay · beach break, intermediate, best on SSW/SW/WSW swell with NNW/N/NNE wind, high tide. Gower beach where the stream cuts across the sand, giving banks that are works around high tide on southwest swell. Rips and soft ground at the river make the walk…
Caswell Bay · beach break, beginner, best on SSW/SW/WSW swell with NNE/NE/ENE wind, mid tide. A south-facing bay west of Mumbles that likes southwest swell and a northeast wind, works at mid tide. Easy access and a gentle wave make it a regular for schools and…
Langland Bay · beach break, intermediate, best on SW/WSW swell with N/NNE wind, all tides. Small bay on the Gower coast with beach-break peaks and a rocky headland that adds shape. Often crowded because of its proximity to Swansea.
Rhossili Bay · beach break, intermediate, best on W swell with E wind, all tides. Three-mile sweep of sand on the Gower peninsula, among the most scenic surf beaches in Wales. Wave quality changes along the beach; the Llangennith end often has the…
Fall Bay · beach break, intermediate, best on SSW/SW/WSW swell with NW/NNW/N wind, all tides. A small Gower bay under Rhossili with a nearby reef. Takes southwest swell and a north-northwest wind. It is a walk down from the cliff, so bring everything with you.

When to surf in Gower

Best months for intermediate surfers: January to March. For beginners: March. The water goes from about 8 °C in February (6/5 mm hooded) to 19 °C in August (3/2 mm fullsuit). 1 of the 5 spots suit beginners, such as Caswell Bay.

Month	Rideable days	Good days	Beginner days	Water
Jan	14	3	4	9 °C
Feb	12	2	3	8 °C
Mar	12	2	7	9 °C
Apr	8	1	3	11 °C
May	3	0	1	14 °C
Jun	3	0	0	16 °C
Jul	1	0	1	19 °C
Aug	2	0	2	19 °C
Sep	9	1	3	18 °C
Oct	8	0	2	16 °C
Nov	10	1	5	13 °C
Dec	7	1	2	11 °C

Days per month at the best third of the 5 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.

Questions

What are the best surf spots in Gower?

The best-known are Langland Bay, Rhossili Bay, Three Cliffs Bay, Caswell Bay. In all, 5 spots lie within 10 km: 5 beach breaks.

Where can beginners surf in Gower?

Caswell Bay: sandy, more forgiving spots. Surf them on small days, ideally with a lesson or near the lifeguards.

When is the best time to surf in Gower?

For intermediate surfers January to March. For beginners March.

What wetsuit do I need to surf in Gower?

The sea goes from about 8 °C in February (6/5 mm hooded) to 19 °C in August (3/2 mm fullsuit).