Pete's Reef
Pete's Reef is one of the Gower's open secrets--a shallow, technical reef at Langland Bay that produces quality waves at low tide.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 280°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (10°)
- Offshore range
- 330° - 50°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low
Water temp
13°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
4/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Pete's Reef?
Pete's Reef works best on a low tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Pete's Reef?
Offshore wind at Pete's Reef blows from the N (10°). Anything in the 330° to 50° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Pete's Reef?
Pete's Reef wants SW swell (200° to 280°) between 1.2m and 2.4m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Pete's Reef?
The main season at Pete's Reef is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, Sep.
How do I get to Pete's Reef?
Fly into BRS, then allow about 100 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Pete's Reef?
Pete's Reef is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
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