Langland Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Right now, we’re looking at a pretty flat start along this stretch of coast. The first week or so is a quiet one, with very little to get excited about. We’re talking a long stretch of small, weak swell and mostly average to poor conditions. The good news is that consistency is fairly decent here, so it won’t stay poor forever, and forecasts can change.

Let’s break it down. From Wednesday, July 29th, right through to the end of the first week, the surf is tiny. We’re looking at waves around 1ft to 3ft, mostly from the west, with a short period of 5 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak, with values mostly under 50 (like 12, 16, 43) – really just a dribble. The winds are a mixed bag but often cross-shore or cross-onshore, which keeps things choppy. There’s a brief moment on Thursday morning, July 30th, with a clean cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is still tiny at 2ft. Even a glassy Sunday morning (August 2nd) only gives us 1ft. It’s a no-go zone for a proper surf.

Now, we have to wait a full week, but things start to get interesting around Friday, August 7th. The swell finally picks up, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The morning of Friday the 7th sees a jump to 5ft from the WSW, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 302 (moderate). The wind is cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. That afternoon, it gets bigger – 7ft from the WSW, with a period of 9 seconds and energy jumping to 724 (strong). This is pushing into expert territory. The wind is still cross-shore, so it’s going to be a bit of a wrestle. This is a proper step up in size, but the quality isn’t there yet.

Looking ahead to the second week, the standout window is shaping up for Langland Bay on Monday, August 10th and Tuesday, August 11th.
Monday morning brings a glassy, clean surface with a 3ft swell from the WSW at 7 seconds (energy 91). It’s surfable, but ordinary. The real pick is Tuesday morning, August 11th. We’ve got a 4ft groundswell from the WSW, with an 8-second period and a combined energy of 131 (moderate energy). The wind is glassy – dead calm – so the surface will be perfect. The water temperature is around 69°F, which is a massive 8°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home. This is a small but clean window for a longboard or a funboard, and with the break being fairly consistent, there should be a few lines to pick off. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

The rest of the second week sees a slow fade back to small, weak swells, so make the most of that Tuesday morning.
Stay safe, keep your eyes on the horizon, and remember – a clean 4ft glassy day beats a messy 7ft day any time.

Rusty.

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