Beach Weather in Oxwich Bay, Gower Peninsula, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Oxwich Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 27° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 12%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 18kmh from the West-Southwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Oxwich Bay faces East-Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 09:34 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Oxwich Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 15%.

OXWICH BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 7th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 17° 19° 19° 19° 18°
32% 18% 22% 14% 5% 3% 4% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 19° 20° 21° 21° 19°
4% 3% 2% 4% 8% 6% 0% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 19° 21° 22° 23° 21°
29% 3% 0% 2% 3% 3% 4% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 20° 24° 26° 28° 22°
5% 4% 35% 6% 12% 76% 18% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 19° 21° 23° 25° 26° 25°
16% 6% 6% 5% 5% 6% 6% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 19° 18° 20° 23° 26° 26° 24°
9% 57% 43% 23% 17% 16% 14% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 18° 17° 18° 21° 24° 24° 22°
19% 18% 13% 8% 4% 6% 5% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 7th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
7
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
7.9s 8.0s 7.8s 8.3s 8.9s 8.9s 8.6s 8.0s
Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
3
kmh
1
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
5.9s 7.6s 7.9s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 7.3s
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
8.3s 9.4s 9.0s 8.9s 8.8s 8.7s 5.9s 5.1s
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
4.8s 9.1s 9.1s 9.0s 8.9s 8.7s 8.5s 8.4s
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
1.1m
8.3s 8.2s 8.2s 8.2s 8.0s 7.4s 7.8s 7.7s
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
25
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
36
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.8m
1.1m
7.6s 7.2s 7.5s 7.8s 7.9s 7.8s 7.8s 7.8s
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
34
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
0.9m
0.6m
0.8m
1.3m
7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 7.8s 7.8s 3.8s 3.8s 3.8s
Tue 7th July
5:51 AM 12:19 PM 6:21 PM
2.94 7.86 3.18
Wed 8th July
12:51 AM 7:13 AM 1:40 PM 7:53 PM
7.99 3.32 7.60 3.39
Thu 9th July
2:19 AM 8:54 AM 3:12 PM 9:29 PM
7.84 3.26 7.80 3.09
Fri 10th July
3:47 AM 10:14 AM 4:26 PM 10:39 PM
8.18 2.76 8.40 2.45
Sat 11th July
4:54 AM 11:12 AM 5:23 PM 11:33 PM
8.77 2.14 9.10 1.79
Sun 12th July
5:47 AM 11:58 AM 6:10 PM
9.36 1.58 9.71
Mon 13th July
12:18 AM 6:31 AM 12:39 PM 6:52 PM
1.26 9.80 1.20 10.13
Tue 7th July
19°
0.0mm
14kmh WSW
12%
Wed 8th July
21°
0.0mm
8kmh WSW
4%
Thu 9th July
23°
0.0mm
5kmh SW
5%
Fri 10th July
28°
0.4mm
12kmh ESE
21%
Sat 11th July
28°
0.0mm
9kmh SE
7%
Sun 12th July
26°
0.0mm
21kmh E
24%
Mon 13th July
24°
0.0mm
23kmh ENE
9%
Tue 14th July
25°
0.0mm
23kmh E
7%
Wed 15th July
26°
0.0mm
21kmh ENE
9%
Thu 16th July
27°
0.0mm
17kmh ENE
14%
Fri 17th July
20°
0.8mm
4kmh SW
50%
Sat 18th July
19°
0.0mm
30kmh NNW
14%
Sun 19th July
17°
0.0mm
18kmh WSW
56%
Mon 20th July
16°
5.1mm
15kmh WSW
48%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 3 days of light rain with an average of 2.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 20%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Oxwich Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Oxwich Bay, Gower Peninsula, Wales, United Kingdom

A holiday at the beach in Oxwich Bay, located on the Gower Peninsula, Wales, United Kingdom, promises a tranquil and picturesque getaway. The stunning coastal scenery and crystal-clear waters make it an ideal destination for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Beach Type

Oxwich Bay boasts a beautiful stretch of golden sand that gently slopes into the clear blue waters. The beach is backed by sand dunes, providing a sense of seclusion and privacy. While not as powdery as white sand beaches, the sand at Oxwich Bay is soft and enjoyable for sunbathing or walking along the shoreline. The bay also has some rocky areas on its fringes, which can be great for snorkeling and diving to explore marine life.

Beach Activities

Popular beach activities at Oxwich Bay include:

  • Swimming: With its calm and clear waters, Oxwich Bay is perfect for swimming. The gentle slope of the beach makes it safe for children as well.

  • Sunbathing: The wide expanse of golden sand provides ample space for sunbathers to relax and soak up some rays.

  • Watersports: Due to its sheltered location, Oxwich Bay is a popular spot for watersports such as kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing, and jet skiing.

  • Snorkeling and Diving: The rocky areas on the edges of the bay are ideal spots to discover various species of fish and other marine creatures that thrive in these habitats.

  • Fishing: Anglers can enjoy fishing from either the shoreline or boats out in the bay.

  • Walking: With miles of coastal paths along the Gower Peninsula, taking leisurely strolls or challenging hikes around Oxwich Bay offers stunning views of both land and sea.

Accommodations

There are several accommodation options near Oxwich Bay:

  1. Oxwich Bay Hotel: This hotel offers stunning sea views and comfortable rooms, making it ideal for a beach holiday. It also has an on-site restaurant and bar.

  2. The King's Head Inn: Located in nearby Llangennith, this traditional Welsh inn offers cozy rooms, delicious food, and a warm atmosphere.

  3. Parc-Le-Breos House: This elegant country house offers luxury accommodations in a peaceful setting surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Oxwich Village: Staying in the village allows you to be within walking distance of the beach and have easy access to local amenities such as shops and restaurants.

  2. Port Eynon: A neighboring coastal village, Port Eynon offers additional accommodation options and is just a short drive from Oxwich Bay.

  3. Llangennith: Located further along the Gower Peninsula, Llangennith provides a more rural setting for those looking for peace and tranquility while still being close to various beaches.

Beach Amenities

Oxwich Bay offers several amenities for visitors, including:

  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Public restrooms
  • Beachfront parking (paid)
  • A slipway for small watercraft
  • Nearby shops and restaurants

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