Heavy, hollow right on the island about 1 km off Swansea Channel, reached by boat or a long paddle; mostly bodyboarders. It works best on a SE swell with W winds around low tide.
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
3/10
The Moon Island profile favors low tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
The Moon Island profile uses wind from W (270°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 225° to 315°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
The Moon Island scoring profile favors swell from SE (70° to 190°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 13s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
The main season at Moon Island is Mar-Sep.
The spot profile lists NTL as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 50 minutes.
Moon Island is a slab break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 8/10.
Peak: Mar-Sep
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