Oxwich Bay (Beach) (Swansea) weather
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Here are our top tips to keep you, your friends and family safe at the beach with links to Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Met Office advice.
- Head to a lifeguarded beach; check the RNLI lifeguarded beach tool
- Follow RNLI Float to Live advice if you find yourself struggling in the water
- Know what to do if you get caught in a rip current (RNLI)
- Check the tide times to avoid getting cut off by the tide coming in
- Call 999 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency
- Learn more about staying safe at the beach
Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to heavy rain by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to heavy rain by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 12 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Heavy showers changing to cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Tuesday 12 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Heavy showers changing to cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 13 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Wednesday 13 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 14 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Thursday 14 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 15 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Friday 15 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 16 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Saturday 16 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
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Sunday 17 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Sunday 17 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Oxwich Bay (Beach)
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13 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 29 |
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1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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Humidity
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92% | 92% | 93% | 93% | 93% | 93% | 92% | 92% |
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UV
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92% | 92% | 93% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 87% | 91% | 88% | 88% | 91% | 89% | 89% | 87% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 90% | 91% | 92% | 93% | 92% | 93% | 94% |
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92% | 91% | 87% | 84% | 78% | 76% | 83% | 88% |
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85% | 86% | 91% | 89% | 81% | 78% | 83% | 83% |
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Our weather symbols tell you the weather conditions for any given hour in the day or night. This means that the symbol for 09:00 shows you what you will see from 09:00 to 10:00.
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Tide times
Time Tide times and heights are from Llanelli tidal station which is 7.7 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Llanelli tidal station which is 7.7 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Llanelli tidal station which is 7.7 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Llanelli tidal station which is 7.7 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Llanelli tidal station which is 7.7 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Llanelli tidal station which is 7.7 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Llanelli tidal station which is 7.7 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Llanelli tidal station which is 7.7 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Llanelli tidal station which is 7.7 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Llanelli tidal station which is 7.7 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Llanelli tidal station which is 7.7 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
UK video forecast
Wales weather forecast
Headline:
Largely dry with sunny spells. Turning unsettled overnight.
Today:
Some patchy rain to start but most places dry with sunny spells and lighter winds than of late. Turning cloudier through the late afternoon with a breeze picking up in the west. Remaining rather mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Tonight:
Cloudier through this evening with heavy showers, merging into longer spells of rain and pushing eastwards overnight accompanied by some stronger winds at times. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
Tuesday:
Unsettled with frequent heavy showers, perhaps with the odd rumble of thunder and becoming organised to give longer spells of rain. Blustery, especially along the coasts. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
A drier day on Wednesday though remaining breezy. Rain sinking southeastwards during Thursday morning, with drier and brighter conditions following and continuing into Friday. Winds easing.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
For most locations a continuing trend to more settled weather into the weekend as high pressure builds close to the southwest of the UK, though Scotland likely remaining in a more wet and windy regime with westerly winds. As such, the wettest weather likely across western high ground, mainly in Scotland and occasionally parts of Northern Ireland and northwest England. Settled conditions in the south with average temperatures and cloudy at times with some patchy light rain, mainly near western coasts and over hills. Clearer spells favoured the south and east but these also allowing potential for fog or frost overnight. The following week sees potential for high pressure to decline allowing a return to unsettled conditions and typically average temperatures, favouring the northwest for wettest and windiest conditions.
Updated:
More likely to be unsettled compared to the preceding settled spell with bands of rain crossing the UK with brighter conditions and showers in between. The wettest and windiest conditions are most likely in the west and northwest. The chance of a colder spell of weather, with hazards such as snow and ice, does increase later in December and into the New Year period. However, on balance conditions are more likely to remain generally mild and wet.
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