Three Peaks
Three Peaks is one of the Gower's most powerful setups--an exposed reef that produces heavy A-frame peaks.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- WSW (250°)
- Direction range
- 220° - 280°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (10°)
- Offshore range
- 350° - 50°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- high
Water temp
11°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
6/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Three Peaks?
Three Peaks is a reef break in Gower, UK, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Three Peaks?
Three Peaks picks up swell from the SW round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the WSW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 13s or longer, as anything under 9s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Three Peaks?
A N wind is dead offshore at Three Peaks, and anything from the N round to the NE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Three Peaks?
Three Peaks is at its best around high tide.
When is the best time of year to surf Three Peaks?
The most reliable run of swell at Three Peaks comes Sep to Feb. There's a second window in Mar to Apr too.
How cold is the water at Three Peaks?
The water at Three Peaks averages around 11°C, so you'll want a 5/4mm with boots. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Three Peaks good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Exposed reef producing powerful waves. Can get crowded when conditions align.
How do I get to Three Peaks?
The nearest airport on our list is CWL, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive.
What other surf spots are near Three Peaks?
The closest breaks we track are Crab Island (2.0 km), Pete's Reef (2.3 km) and Rest Bay (19 km), handy when Three Peaks isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Mar, Apr
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Crab Island
Gower reef break - Needs size to fire - Sharp reef
Pete's Reef
Gower's shallow reef - Low tide specialist - Sharp and technical
Rest Bay
Porthcawl's most consistent - All abilities - Rapidly changing tides
Porthcawl Point
South Wales' most popular - High tide specialist - Sea wall barrels
Llangennith
Gower's workhorse - Infamous paddle out - Welsh surf heartland
Rhossili Bay
One of UK's most beautiful - Softer Gower waves - Worm's Head views