Llantwit Major Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Wales – South East)
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Surf Break: Llantwit Major
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Surf Break: Llantwit Major
| Name: | Llantwit Major |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Llantwit Major in The Vale of Glamorgan is a fairly exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds are from the northeast. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. The beach break favours left handers. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Beware of rocks, rips and pollution.
Overall Llantwit Major Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Llantwit Major surf quality by season and Llantwit Major surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Llantwit Major
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Llantwit Major:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Gileston | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | The Knap | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Southerndown | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ogmore-by-Sea | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Black Rock | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Llantwit Major: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 73 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 78 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 106 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 147 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 165 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Llantwit Major: |
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| Closest tide station | Hinkley Point, England | 17 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hinkley Point, England | 17 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newport, Gwent, Wales | 23 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newport, Gwent, Wales | 23 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Mumbles, Wales | 26 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Llantwit Major: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 214 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 234 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 236 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 236 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 242 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Llantwit Major: |
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| Closest city location | Llantwit Major (United Kingdom) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Rhoose (United Kingdom) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Cowbridge (United Kingdom) | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Nash Point (United Kingdom) | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Barry (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Llantwit Major is Cardiff Airport (CWL) in Wales, 7 km (4 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Llantwit Major is Swansea Airport (SWS), also in Wales, 50 km (31 miles) away.
- Third is Bristol Airport (BRS) in England, 50 km (31 miles) away.
- Bristol Filton Airport (FZO) in England is 61 km (38 miles) away.
- Yeovilton Airport (YEO) in U.k. is the fifth nearest airport to Llantwit Major and is 70 km (43 miles) away.
