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GOWER — GOWER COAST · LIMESTONE · tidal bird ban

Oxwich Point climbing conditions

Good — dry and climbable

Right now

Temp20°C
Wind19.1 km/h
Gusts29 km/h
Humidity92.2%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain
Tidal access: Basal ledges submerged at high tide — access restricted to 2h either side of low water
Loose rock on upper exit ramps — helmets recommended

7-day forecast

Scroll through each day — hourly detail is shown inline.

Today Friday 14 August
Good
Temp21°C
Rain0mm
Wind22 km/h
Gusts29 km/h
Humidity89%
No recent rain
  • Limestone should be fine if dry
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 20° 0mm 19 0 92.2%
07:00 20° 0mm 18 0 90.7%
08:00 20° 0mm 17 0 90.7%
09:00 20° 0mm 17 0 88.7%
10:00 20° 0mm 18 0 89.4%
11:00 21° 0mm 21 0 88.5%
12:00 21° 0mm 22 0 87.8%
13:00 21° 0mm 23 0 88.9%
14:00 21° 0mm 23 0 90%
15:00 20° 0mm 25 0 89.9%
16:00 20° 0mm 25 0 90.8%
17:00 21° 0mm 27 0 82.4%
18:00 21° 0mm 24 0 79.1%
19:00 21° 0mm 24 0 78.7%
20:00 20° 0mm 23 0 79.7%
21:00 20° 0mm 24 0 78.3%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Good
Temp21°C
Rain0mm
Wind25 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity57%
No recent rain
  • Limestone should be fine if dry
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0mm 24 0 85.2%
07:00 17° 0mm 24 0 73.8%
08:00 18° 0mm 22 0 69.3%
09:00 19° 0mm 21 0 63.5%
10:00 20° 0mm 21 0 60.2%
11:00 20° 0mm 20 0 57%
12:00 21° 0mm 20 0 55.7%
13:00 21° 0mm 27 0 56.3%
14:00 21° 0mm 28 0 55.7%
15:00 21° 0mm 27 0 56.8%
16:00 21° 0mm 30 0 59.3%
17:00 20° 0mm 32 0 62.6%
18:00 19° 0mm 31 0 59.6%
19:00 19° 0mm 30 0 58.1%
20:00 18° 0mm 28 0 61.8%
21:00 17° 0mm 25 0 67%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Good
Temp19°C
Rain0mm
Wind16 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity68%
No recent rain
  • Limestone should be fine if dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 14° 0mm 14 0 82.7%
07:00 15° 0mm 14 0 78.1%
08:00 17° 0mm 12 0 69.6%
09:00 18° 0mm 8 0 67.2%
10:00 18° 0mm 11 0 69.1%
11:00 18° 0mm 12 0 72.9%
12:00 18° 0mm 12 0 72.9%
13:00 19° 0mm 14 0 66.8%
14:00 20° 0mm 18 0 61.2%
15:00 20° 0mm 23 0 64%
16:00 19° 0mm 25 0 67.7%
17:00 19° 0mm 25 0 70.7%
18:00 19° 0mm 27 0 71.4%
Mon Monday 17 August
Good
Temp20°C
Rain0.1mm
Wind21 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity84%
No recent rain
  • Limestone should be fine if dry
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 19° 0.08mm 19 0 89%
12:00 20° 0mm 21 0 83.9%
18:00 19° 0.02mm 18 0 89%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp20°C
Rain4.3mm
Wind27 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity92%
4.3mm rain forecast
  • Wet limestone is dangerously slippery
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 19° 0.03mm 24 0 93.1%
12:00 20° 0.77mm 27 0 92.1%
18:00 19° 3.45mm 15 0 95.7%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Caution
Temp18°C
Rain0.1mm
Wind17 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity75%
Drying — 18h since rain
  • Limestone should be fine if dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0mm 12 0 88.9%
12:00 18° 0mm 17 0 74.9%
18:00 18° 0.12mm 22 0 73.2%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp18°C
Rain2.1mm
Wind27 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity73%
2.1mm rain forecast
  • Wet limestone is dangerously slippery
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0.4mm 16 0 84.6%
12:00 18° 0.15mm 27 0 72.6%
18:00 18° 0.67mm 34 0 69.2%
Fri Friday 21 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain1.8mm
Wind32 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity76%
1.8mm rain forecast
  • Wet limestone is dangerously slippery
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0.17mm 31 0 84%
12:00 17° 0.17mm 32 0 75.9%
18:00 18° 0.07mm 31 0 73%
Sat Saturday 22 August
Good
Temp17°C
Rain0.2mm
Wind7 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity73%
Should be dry
  • Limestone should be fine if dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0.12mm 11 0 81.5%
12:00 17° 0mm 7 0 72.8%
18:00 18° 0mm 13 0 67.1%
Sun Sunday 23 August
Good
Temp18°C
Rain0mm
Wind21 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity64%
Should be dry
  • Limestone should be fine if dry
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 14° 0.02mm 14 0 90.7%
12:00 18° 0mm 21 0 64.3%
Tidal access
Basal ledges submerged at high tide — access restricted to 2h either side of low water
Bird ban (03-01 to 08-01)
Seasonal bird nesting closures affect outer headland sectors; consult BMC RAD
Oxwich Point provides scenic limestone sea-cliff climbing on the southern rim of the Gower Peninsula near Oxwich Bay. The rock character consists of layered Carboniferous limestone featuring technical vertical face climbs, sharp crimps, and deep chimney features. Facing south, the crag receives abundant daylight and dries quickly under coastal breezes, though lower ledges hold moisture during high sea states. The climbing is predominantly traditional, covering a range from Severe to E-grade wall climbs, with Oxwich Wall being a popular local highlight. The approach takes twenty minutes along the coastal footpath from the main Oxwich Bay beach car park. Tidal cut-offs restrict access around high tide, so tide tables must be checked carefully.

About Oxwich Point

Oxwich Point provides scenic limestone sea-cliff climbing on the southern rim of the Gower Peninsula near Oxwich Bay. The rock character consists of layered Carboniferous limestone featuring technical vertical face climbs, sharp crimps, and deep chimney features. Facing south, the crag receives abundant daylight and dries quickly under coastal breezes, though lower ledges hold moisture during high sea states. The climbing is predominantly traditional, covering a range from Severe to E-grade wall climbs, with Oxwich Wall being a popular local highlight. The approach takes twenty minutes along the coastal footpath from the main Oxwich Bay beach car park. Tidal cut-offs restrict access around high tide, so tide tables must be checked carefully.

Region
Gower — Gower Coast
Rock type
limestone
Aspect
south-facing
Altitude
20m
Exposure
low
Seepage
low