Langland Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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