Gower Marine Weather Report
Report Time: 03:00 UTC, 16 March 2026
Current Conditions:
- Wind: Average speed of 10 mph from the WSW (257°), with a high of 18 mph.
- Air Temperature: 7.7°C.
- Humidity: 83.5%.
- Rain Rate: 0 mm/hour (no rain).
- Wave Height: 3.36 m (approximately 11 ft) with a period of 6.3 seconds.
- Water Temperature: 9.4°C.
- Air Quality Index (AQI): 1.2 (Low).
Changes in the Last Hour:
- Wind speed has decreased by 1 mph.
- Air temperature has increased by 0.2°C.
- Wave height has increased slightly by 0.07 m.
- No rain reported.
Data Quality/Freshness Notes:
- Weather data is fresh, with a maximum age of 4 minutes.
- Buoy data is 60 minutes old but still relevant for current conditions.
- Air quality data is 5 minutes old and indicates low pollution levels.
Practical Implications:
- Surfing: Conditions are suitable for experienced surfers due to significant wave height (3.36 m). Caution is advised due to the wave period and potential for strong currents.
- Paddleboarding: Not recommended due to high wave height and wind conditions.
- Shore Fishing: Good conditions with no rain and low AQI. Early morning hours before the tide changes at 10:47 could be productive.
Next Tides:
- High Water: 04:35 (10.78 m)
- Low Water: 10:47 (5.41 m)