The strong tides, powerful waves, and shifting sandbanks make it an unpopular and dangerous place for most watersports, although in calmer conditons windsurfing and kite-surfing is possible.
Broughton is generally favoured by longboarders as the rides tend to be pretty slow and mellow here so suit a cruisier style especially as the tide pushes in.
In big South Westerly storms Broughton Bay can have some excellent waves at high tide, with an extremely long left hander breaking off the point into the bay but it's rare!
your comments
Gaz- Penclawdd
Am I right in thinking, to get to the beach you need to park in the car park and walk through the caravan site?Does it tend to get quite busy if there`s a wave? Only asking as I fancy a trip down there to try out my new 9'2 and have never surfed there before, Ive heard about the rocks and rips.
Thu Jun 25 21:21:36 2009
Jake - Broughton
It has been amazing here this week and the waves have been stupendous. They are just enough to get a brilliant turn and nice lips on them too!
Mon Mar 31 16:37:58 2008
Huw, Swansea
I surfed here at mid tide on a punchy little swell on a short board and it was great...almost able to get under a few lips, and certainly enough speed for some good turns.
Mon Feb 5 18:36:11 2007
Eifion
Had some good surfs here. Keep an eye on it as its a regional classic. Lovley long lefts with a southernly wind. Check it out!!!
Fri Nov 17 09:33:29 2006
Chris, Morriston
Broughton has the best long board surf in the country (well I think). Get down there!
Mon Sep 25 09:17:17 2006
Rich - Pembrokeshire
I've heard the rips are strong here - Where, how strong and any tips to stay safe? Cheers all
Mon Jul 17 12:49:50 2006
Simo
I agree that Broughton is awesome for longboardin especially off the point for little Broughton. Keep an eye out for my ride blue and white 8ft board.
Tue Apr 18 10:44:41 2006
James, Port Talbot
The best longboard wave on Gower. Not as good as Sker though.
Fri Feb 17 14:06:57 2006
Tara From Canada
Totally off topic but does anyone know how big a wave can get before it is a tsunami...curious.
Thu Nov 3 19:42:01 2005
Swansea
Scored this place 4 to 5 feet clean, the longest lefts in Wales. No crowds just a perfect empty line up.
Thu Oct 13 13:14:37 2005
LJ - Broughton caravan park
I've got a caravan at Broughton, although it was pretty flat the first few weeks of the summa, usually the surf is pretty gud. I learnt how to surf on that beach and I can't wait til the surf pics up!!!!!!
Sat Aug 13 12:56:13 2005
Cameron from Llanmadoc caravan park
Had some amazing sessions here! But I've had some scary ones 2! Be careful of big rocks on low to mid tide! People who don't like this wave prob haven't given it a chance, on the right day u can have some of the best longboard waves u'll ever get in Wales!
Keep surfing, stay stoked! Cam
Fri Jun 17 12:48:17 2005
Dai from Kidwelly
The waves here can be peel for ages and produce lovely long walls for carving on Longboard style.
Love it.
Fri Jun 3 12:13:30 2005
Gingus, Gower
Surfed here during evening high tides of Easter weekend and the penultimate weekend of April during low tide drifting around to blue pool on the Sunday. Some of the best longboarding waves I have ever seen during my 2 decades as a surfer. This place rocks when it goes off! Just got to be patient!!!
Wed Apr 27 11:16:54 2005
Guru
Longboard heaven, shortboard hell.
Wed Apr 20 16:16:34 2005
Oli - Llangennith
Great waves on a big swell... But those of u who complain should learn to surf first!
Thu Apr 7 08:21:23 2005
Mark Gabb from Mumbles
Dude this place is the best longboarding wave in Europe, keep it real guys. Big up to the Mumbles crew.
Wed Mar 30 12:51:43 2005
Bob - Belfast
Has to be the best longboarding beach in Wales. Mind blowingly long rides and usually uncrowded.
Thu Mar 3 13:48:55 2005
Geoff
This is my favourite place on Gower to get my longboard out. Nice long rides and slow breaking too. Fantastic!
Thu Feb 17 14:58:03 2005
Ian - UK
Chris from Caerphilly, was u the one from the swim club? GOLD MEDALS!!!
Sat Jan 8 11:51:40 2005
Grant Davies from Newport
Dude this beach is dangerous! Me and a few mates hit around 5 footers in August and got a batterin! Tried the new 6'6 board out! Definate no no. Get the long boards out for this beach.
Mon Dec 13 13:34:48 2004
James Davies from Killay
On very big swells this wave can get quite powerful and fast for shortboarders,
but it can get very weak and slow on small swells. Take care on the long waves cos u will end up in the estuary!
Fri Nov 12 09:42:25 2004
Beth - Gower
Definately a longboarders wave. It is very weak and slow.
Tue Oct 26 16:35:24 2004
Chris Caerphilly
Surfed here last week - what a slow rubbish wave you may survive with a longboard.
Tue Oct 5 15:46:42 2004
Jeff -Gower
This place is not for beginers, due to the strong rip that pushes you off the peak and into the estuary.
Sat Sep 18 13:30:56 2004
G from Mumbles
Grab a long board, and jump in off the point on the left side of the beach.
Stop riding before the waves dies, or you'll be in the estuary headed for Llanelli.
Thu Aug 5 14:53:49 2004
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