Surf Forecasts:
Langland Bay surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Langland Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Langland Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Langland Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langland Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Langland Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a tough stretch. The overall pattern is one of persistent small, weak swell and tricky winds. The combined energy of all swells directed here barely cracks into the moderate range for most of the period, with values in the 30–90 range (weak energy) for the first week and a half. It’s a real grind, with day after day of “poor surf conditions” or “very ordinary conditions.” There’s a long gap of nothing worthwhile from now until the morning of Friday, 21st August. Even then, it’s just surfable, not good.
That Friday morning, 21st August, is the first real glimmer. We’ve got 3ft of swell from the west at 6 seconds, but the wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW at 15 km/h, making for clean conditions. The combined energy is still weak at 85, so don’t expect a lot of push, but it’ll be a window of something to sit on your board and catch a few.
The next standout, and honestly the best of this whole outlook, is the morning of Monday, 24th August. You’re looking at 4–5ft of swell from the WSW, with a 7-second period and a combined energy that jumps up to 178 (moderate energy). The wind is glassy – NNW at just 5 km/h. That’s dead calm, offshore. For Langland Bay, that’s a rare treat. The wave direction matches the optimum from the SW, and the offshore wind will have those little lines peeling as clean as anything. It’s not a giant day, but for quality and cleanliness, that’s the session to target. The water temp is about average for the time of year, no anomalies to report.
Looking further out, the morning of Sunday, 30th August, shows a bigger pulse: 6ft from the WSW at 7 seconds, with a combined energy of 286. That’s the strongest energy in the 16-day window by a long shot. The wind is a moderate offshore from the NNW at 25 km/h. That’s a promising combination – proper waves with clean wind. At 6ft, it’s pushing a bit for beginners, but for the intermediate crew, that could be a good, punchy day at Langland. Just keep in mind it's a long-range call, so less certain.
The bottom line: a lot of flat, small days to get through. The glassy Monday 24th is the one to circle on the calendar if you can wait. The bigger Sunday 30th is an exciting maybe for later.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 |
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22 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 10 | 23 | 29 | 9 | 78 | 69 | 43 | 62 | 103 | 181 | 202 | 182 | 123 | 68 | 35 | 38 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:01AM9.60m | 9:16PM9.76m | 9:37AM9.39m | 9:51PM9.46m | 10:10AM9.04m | 10:23PM9.02m | 10:41AM8.59m | 10:55PM8.48m | 11:12AM8.06m | 11:28PM7.89m | 11:51AM7.51m | 00:13AM7.29m | 12:49PM7.00m | 1:23AM6.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:01PM0.92m | 3:27AM0.99m | 3:34PM1.13m | 3:57AM1.32m | 4:04PM1.48m | 4:25AM1.75m | 4:35PM1.94m | 4:54AM2.27m | 5:08PM2.48m | 5:28AM2.83m | 5:52PM3.08m | 6:17AM3.42m | 7:01PM3.61m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 19 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 16 | SW 17 | WSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 9 | W 9 |
22 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 23 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 43 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 123 | 68 | 15 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | WSW 7 | W 18 | — | — | — | SW 17 | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 10 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | W 7 | W 5 | — | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | NNW 3 |
3 | 13 | 4 | — | 27 | 4 | — | 29 | 9 | 78 | 69 | — | 62 | 103 | 181 | 202 | 182 | — | — | 35 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 462 | 266 | 190 | 190 | 424 | 224 | 318 | 320 | 320 | 318 | 413 | 232 | 361 | 361 | 420 | 361 | 320 | 0 | 0 | 190 | 51 |
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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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