Langland Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.57° N 4.01° W

Langland Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Langland Bay sea temperature is
20.4°C
4.2° 

Langland Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Langland Bay surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 1,045 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with W 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 5th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 5th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 4th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langland Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let's take a look at what's brewing for Langland Bay.

To be straight with you, it's a tough forecast overall. We've got swell on and off, but the wind is gonna work against us for the lion's share of it. The general pattern is messy, with a lot of onshore and cross-shore winds making a mess of things. There are a couple of clean windows, so let's talk about those.

Starting off, Sunday the 30th of August is a write-off. Rain showers and a solid 16 mph cross-onshore wind from the SSW are ruining a 4 ft WSW swell. The combined energy is 267 – weak to moderate, but not worth paddling out. The afternoon brings a risk of thunderstorms with a stronger 22 mph wind. The swell goes up a bit to 6 ft, but with a short period of 7 seconds and that wind, it's just lumpy and poor. Skip it.

Monday the 31st of August is where we get a little hope. The morning has the swell up to 7 ft from the WSW, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind goes cross-offshore from the WNW at 16 mph. Conditions are clean, and the combined energy is a solid 698 (moderate to strong). This is one of the better windows. It's not a big standout because the wind is still a moderate breeze, but it's the cleanest we'll see for a few days. The afternoon stays clean but the swell drops to 6 ft.

Then we hit a really rough patch. From Tuesday the 1st of September all the way through to Thursday the 10th of September, it's pretty much a blank run. Winds are strong, often up to 28 mph, and the swell direction and period are messy. The combined energy fluctuates, but the wind keeps it choppy, lumpy, or messy. There's a day on Friday the 4th of September where the swell hits 10 ft from the west, with a period of 9 seconds and a combined energy of 1187 (strong). But with a 28 mph cross wind, it's a washing machine. That's for experts only, and honestly, it's not fun. Not recommended for paddle surfing; if you kite surf, that setup might be more interesting.

Finally, we get to Friday the 11th of September. This is the real standout. The morning brings a 7 ft swell from the west, period of 9 seconds, and combined energy of 1127 (strong). The wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-offshore from the NW. Conditions are clean. The swell direction (west) is a good match for Langland Bay's optimum (SW). This is the best on offer – clean, solid waves for intermediate and up. It's 7 ft, so not for beginners, but for the rest of us, this is the one to mark on the calendar. The afternoon stays clean but the swell drops to 6 ft.

Saturday the 12th of September afternoon also shines. The swell is 7 ft from the WSW at 8 seconds, combined energy 621 (moderate to strong), and get this – glassy conditions with a 3 mph easterly wind. That's a major positive. Clean lines. This is a close second to the Friday morning session. Keep in mind, Langland Bay can get busy – crowds are often a thing here, so be ready for company.

Sunday the 13th of September starts with a 8 ft swell from the west, period 10 seconds, and combined energy of 993 (strong). But the cross wind from the east at 16 mph puts a chop on it. Not terrible, but not the clean conditions we had the day before.

Monday the 14th of September morning is glassy again with a 4 ft swell from the WSW. Wave energy is weak at 217. Surfable but very ordinary. A mellow session if you just need to get wet.

So to wrap it up: Friday the 11th of September morning is your absolute best bet for the whole 16-day window – clean, solid 7 ft west swell. Saturday the 12th of September afternoon is the glassy runner-up. The rest is mostly a battle with the wind.

Hang in there, and when that Friday window hits, get after it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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253
537
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540
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371
131
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21
Wind (km/h)
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35
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W
30
WNW
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15
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High Tide
8:42PM9.58m
8:57AM9.36m
9:15PM9.49m
9:28AM9.22m
9:48PM9.24m
10:01AM8.93m
10:23PM8.83m
10:38AM8.51m
11:04PM8.29m
11:24AM7.96m
00:02AM7.65m
12:36PM7.40m
1:34AM7.19m
Low Tide
2:23PM1.21m
2:43AM1.09m
2:54PM1.23m
3:14AM1.21m
3:24PM1.39m
3:45AM1.48m
3:57PM1.70m
4:20AM1.90m
4:35PM2.16m
5:02AM2.45m
5:26PM2.76m
6:02AM3.09m
6:51PM3.32m
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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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