Langland Bay surf break

Langland Bay surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 BST
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Langland Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Langland Bay sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 21) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Langland Bay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 21st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 21st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
6
0.6
W
12
1.5
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
7
1.2
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
6
1.5
SW
7
2.1
WSW
8
3
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
10
2.2
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
104
187
178
117
50
235
468
1204
1406
1545
713
379
275
352
608
446
308
190
173
137
Wind (km/h)
20
W
30
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
30
SSE
35
SW
40
WSW
40
SW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
10
S
5
E
25
E
15
SE
10
WSW
5
NNW
5
ESE
10
SE
15
E
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:36PM9.58m
8:03AM9.54m
8:22PM9.58m
8:51AM9.39m
9:10PM9.41m
9:40AM9.09m
9:59PM9.09m
10:31AM8.67m
10:52PM8.68m
11:26AM8.22m
11:50PM8.28m
12:28PM7.83m
00:56AM7.98m
Low Tide
1:17PM1.01m
1:40AM1.02m
2:03PM1.05m
2:28AM1.10m
2:49PM1.23m
3:17AM1.32m
3:37PM1.56m
4:09AM1.67m
4:28PM1.96m
5:07AM2.06m
5:27PM2.38m
6:13AM2.40m
6:35PM2.69m
cloud
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:02
9:05
9:06
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:12
1
7
3
11
2
4
1
1
Temp °C
11
11
9
11
11
12
13
13
13
13
14
14
15
18
17
16
17
17
21
24
23
5
4
3
5
6
7
7
6
5
8
10
12
15
18
13
14
16
15
21
25
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
12
0.6
W
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
6
0.1
W
15
2
W
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
Energy kJ
29
102
42
25
32
50
4
1357
713
379
275
352
608
446
308
190
173
137
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.4
W
9
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.7
WSW
13
Energy kJ
4
23
64
33
8
142
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
6
1.2
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
7
1.2
WSW
7
0.5
S
3
1.5
SW
7
2.1
WSW
8
3
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
10
2.2
WSW
13
0.5
SE
3
Energy kJ
86
104
187
178
117
5
235
468
1204
1406
1545
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
1
2
2
1
1
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
351
360
320
92
125
426
433
361
320
320
251
68
20
0
18
19
10
0
2
14
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Gower
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
3
2
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
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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.

Langland Bay is 8 km (5 miles) from Swansea. If you plan a holiday in Wales - Gower, look for hotels and other accommodation in Swansea. Swansea has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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