
Surf Forecasts:
Langland Bay surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 10s period, W swell with 8 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Langland Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Langland Bay in the next 16 days are 0.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langland Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Langland Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a slow starter. We're looking at a pretty long dry spell right from the off. For the first twelve days, from Friday the 17th of July right through to Tuesday the 29th, it's just not doing much at all. There's barely a ripple out there, with swell heights struggling to get past 1ft and the energy is practically non-existent, with readings in the single digits. You'd be hard-pressed to even get wet. The water's a balmy 69° – that's far warmer than normal for this time of year, a real anomaly, but it doesn't make up for the lack of waves.
The real story here is a late surge. It all kicks off on Wednesday the 29th of July. The morning is still a bit average, but the afternoon is where it gets interesting. A solid 10ft swell from the west-southwest starts rolling in, packing a massive punch with a combined energy of 1128. The period is a bit short at 9 seconds, but the wind is light and offshore from the north, making for some clean, lined-up waves. This is big stuff though – over 8ft, so it's strictly for the experienced crew at Langland Bay.
Then Thursday the 30th of July looks like the absolute standout. Another solid 10ft swell, this time from the west, with a combined energy of 1463. The wind is a light, offshore breeze from the east-northeast in the morning, which has the potential to make it absolutely perfect. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon on Thursday will see the size drop a touch to 8ft and the wind swings to a light cross-on, so the morning window is the real winner.
After that, the swell drops right back off through the end of the month and into August, with the energy fading and the wind turning messy. So, your window is tight: the afternoon of the 29th, and the morning of the 30th of July. Get on it if you've got the skills.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
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5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:40PM9.63m | 10:05AM9.21m | 10:22PM9.35m | 10:45AM8.86m | 11:01PM8.94m | 11:23AM8.43m | 11:40PM8.45m | 12:03PM7.96m | 00:23AM7.94m | 12:51PM7.52m | 1:15AM7.47m | 1:53PM7.20m | 2:22AM7.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:24PM1.08m | 3:55AM1.08m | 4:05PM1.29m | 4:34AM1.38m | 4:43PM1.62m | 5:11AM1.78m | 5:21PM2.03m | 5:48AM2.25m | 6:03PM2.48m | 6:32AM2.72m | 6:55PM2.92m | 7:29AM3.13m | 8:02PM3.24m | ||||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 3 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | W 8 | NW 4 | — | W 10 | — | W 11 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 7 | W 7 | — | — | W 9 | W 15 | — | — |
2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 12 | — | W 11 | W 7 | — | W 16 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — |
— | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | — | NW 3 | E 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
— | — | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 15 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 318 | 781 | 394 | 420 | 420 | 375 | 402 | 190 | 348 | 374 | 414 | 374 | 127 | 183 | 386 | 760 | 320 | 195 | 135 | 190 | 374 |
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Information about the Langland Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Langland Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Langland Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Langland Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Langland Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Langland Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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