Caswell Bay
Popular south-facing beach on the Gower Peninsula. Picks up S-SW swells and provides fun, sheltered waves. Great for beginners and intermediates.
Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up. Tomorrow looks cleaner with a slight shift in direction.
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Everything you need to know before paddling out at Caswell Bay, Wales.
Hazards & Safety
Rocks at low tide on both sides. Rips on bigger swells near headlands. Crowded in summer with swimmers.
Local Tips
Needs a decent S-SW swell to get in as the bay is sheltered by Gower headlands. Best at mid to high tide. NW-N winds are offshore. Works when north-facing beaches are blown out. If flat, check Langland next door.
Getting There
Signposted from the B4593 south of Mumbles. Short walk from car park down steps.
Parking: Pay and display above the beach. Limited spaces, fills quickly on good days.
Facilities: Toilets, cafe, small shop. Surf hire in summer. Lifeguarded May-September.
Crowds
Busy in summer with beachgoers and surf schools. Best waves on autumn swells when crowds thin.
Water Temperature by Month
Water temperatures and recommended wetsuit thickness by month
Tide data from Mumbles
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data. Updates as more data is collected.
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Popular south-facing beach on the Gower Peninsula. Picks up S-SW swells and provides fun, sheltered waves. Great for beginners and intermediates.
Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up.
Tide data from Mumbles
Water temp & wetsuit by month
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data
Rocks at low tide on both sides. Rips on bigger swells near headlands. Crowded in summer with swimmers.
Needs a decent S-SW swell to get in as the bay is sheltered by Gower headlands. Best at mid to high tide. NW-N winds are offshore. Works when north-facing beaches are blown out. If flat, check Langland next door.
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