
Surf Forecasts:
Langland Bay surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, WSW swell with 210 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langland Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. This is a tough stretch for Langland Bay. We’ve got a long, flat, and bumpy run ahead before anything really gets going. The first real pulse of energy isn’t until Tuesday the 18th, so if you’re itching for a wave before then, you’re going to be disappointed. The wait will be worth it though, because that day is the clear standout of the whole period.
The next week is a write-off, to be honest. From Wednesday the 5th all the way through to Monday the 17th, we’ve got nothing but small, weak, and often messy surf. The swell energy is mostly pathetic, with values often below 100, and the winds are all over the place, mostly cross-shore or onshore, chopping up what little there is. There are a few glassy moments – like the calm, clear spell on Tuesday morning the 11th – but with only 1ft of knee-high slop, it’s not worth paddling out for. Even the slightly bigger days around the 13th and 14th, with 3ft of swell, are just “ordinary” and have a cross-shore wind that ruins the shape. This is a good time to get other things done.
Now, let’s talk about the light at the end of the tunnel. The 18th of August is the day. Tuesday morning is where it’s at. We’ve got a solid 8ft of WSW swell pumping in with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy is strong – you’re looking at a combined energy reading of 927. That’s a serious push of water. The wind is a cross-offshore WNW breeze at 15 mph, which will keep the faces reasonably clean. The tide might be a question mark, but the wave height is going to be proper. This is definitely too big for the beginners – over 5ft – so leave the foamies at home. The afternoon sees the swell nudge up to 8ft, but that’s pushing into expert territory only, and the wind freshens from the W, making things more of a challenge.
The morning after, on the 19th, is still a good option. The swell backs down to a much more manageable 5ft, still from the WSW, and it’s glassy with a light NNW breeze. The energy is still moderate at 311, so it’ll be a much more user-friendly version of the day before. It won’t have the raw power of Tuesday, but it’s cleaner and more accessible.
So, the call is simple. Ride out the flat spell, be patient, and be ready for the 18th of August. Tuesday morning is the big one. The 19th will be a fun, cleaner follow-up. Everything else is a skip. This is Rusty, signing off. Stretch those legs, read a book, and get ready for the middle of next week.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 12 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 |
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145 | 204 | 109 | 78 | 52 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 71 | 44 | 41 | 17 | 34 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:05AM8.34m | 11:30PM8.31m | 11:51AM7.95m | 00:25AM7.86m | 12:55PM7.55m | 1:42AM7.49m | 2:26PM7.40m | 3:17AM7.49m | 3:58PM7.72m | 4:41AM7.93m | 5:13PM8.36m | 5:50AM8.55m | 6:15PM9.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:49AM1.92m | 5:02PM2.18m | 5:31AM2.32m | 5:52PM2.60m | 6:29AM2.77m | 7:06PM3.01m | 7:54AM3.09m | 8:47PM3.09m | 9:32AM2.97m | 10:18PM2.69m | 10:52AM2.46m | 11:32PM2.07m | 11:58AM1.85m | 00:33AM1.47m | |||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 11 | W 6 | — | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 12 | W 8 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 |
— | — | 2 | 78 | — | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 71 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 34 | — | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 13 | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 10 |
— | — | 3 | 2 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | W 12 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 6 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | ESE 2 | SE 2 |
145 | 204 | 109 | — | 52 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 41 | 17 | — | 26 | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 361 | 320 | 397 | 416 | 374 | 349 | 351 | 367 | 367 | 202 | 341 | 1 | 206 | 360 | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 | 402 | 190 | 190 |
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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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