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Mumbles Coastguard Rescue Team is a team of highly trained volunteers who live in the Mumbles area.

31/10/2026

30/10/2026

We have attended a few serious incidents in the last week.

On Sunday to Langland Bay to a swimmer who was caught out in the rip during Storm Boleo with heavy seas and big tides. The casualty was very fortunate to have been assisted by a local surfer and an off duty beach lifeguard.

We were tasked immediately after this to a medical Evacuation on the River Tawe. This was a multi agency incident.

We were tasked to another medical incident on Swansea Bay just after midnight on Wednesday.

Yesterday we were tasked to Caswell Bay for reports of swimmers in difficulty. This incident rapidly escalated to a multi agency response with the tasking of 2 Rescue Helicopters (Rescue 387 and Wales Air Ambulance), 2 Coastguard Teams (Oxwich and Mumbles) 2 Mumbles Lifeboats, Ambulance Service and Police. No further details on this incident can be given at this time.

The sea temperature has dropped dramatically in the last few days, plus sea swell remains from the 2 Storms.

Please take care of eachother if you are using the sea for whatever activity. Incidents do occur regularly and they rapidly escalate. Please read appropriate safety advice and take safety equipment, however basic, it may save a life.

22/10/2026

22/10/2026

Take extra care as Storm Austen and Storm Boelo approach ⚠️

Storm Austen is set to arrive overnight and into the morning of Friday 23 October. An amber weather warning for wind has been issued for Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and parts of west Devon, with further weather warnings in place across the UK.

Over the weekend, Storm Boelo will bring more strong winds and heavy rain, with the strongest winds expected across Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England.

Check the latest weather forecast and warnings before heading to the coast. If conditions are unsafe, save your trip for another day.

Always stay away from cliff edges as sudden gusts can cause you to lose your balance. Avoid the base of cliffs as rocks can fall without warning and watch out for flying debris.

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

19/10/2026

On Thursday last week we were tasked to reports of Ordnance or possible Unexploded Flare on the beach on Swansea Bay. After consulting our partner agencies the Explosives and Ordnance Disposal Team (EOD) were tasked to destroy the Ordnance in place. A cordon was maintained until they arrived.

11/10/2026

A little throwback to April 3rd 2003. Rescue 169 and 47-005.
The Eagle eyed will notice the High Line being held by the Winchman to guide the stretcher on to the Lifeboat.

03/10/2026

Last Monday we attended Caswell Bay for Medical Evacuation.
The casualty had fallen and broken their hip on the tide line with an incoming tide. The casualty was quickly assisted to onward care by Mumbles and Oxwich Coastguard Teams.

06/09/2026

Always check tide times (and weather) before heading to the coast 🌊

Tides follow a predictable pattern, but can change quickly, and it’s easy to get cut off if you haven’t planned ahead.

Rapidly rising seas can trap you in bays, coves or on sandbars, often with little or no warning and no easy escape route.

Tides don't always follow straight lines and can sneak up around and behind you too.

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

30/08/2026

On Thursday night around 11pm we attended Langland Bay along with The Mumbles Lifeboat RNLI to assist South Wales Police in the search for a missing person.
The casualty found safe and well at a different location.

We have attended multiple incidents including a casualty rescued from a sinking vessel, persons on the end of Mumbles pier and casualties requiring medical assistance in Swansea Marina.

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The Mumbles

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https://hmcoastguard.uk/

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