Langland Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.57° N 4.01° W

Langland Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Langland Bay sea temperature is
21.0° C
4.6° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, WSW swell with 214 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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Period (s)
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7
1
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6
0.9
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
6
1.1
WSW
5
1.4
WSW
7
1.4
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7
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7
0.9
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9
0.6
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8
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8
0.3
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8
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10
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10
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9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
W
8
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8
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
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4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
85
66
46
56
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208
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132
54
22
14
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18
14
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7
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
30
WSW
10
WNW
15
W
30
W
25
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNE
5
NNE
20
NNW
15
N
15
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15
NNW
10
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ESE
5
W
10
NNE
15
SE
15
WSW
10
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High Tide
10:41AM8.59m
10:55PM8.48m
11:12AM8.06m
11:28PM7.89m
11:51AM7.51m
00:13AM7.29m
12:49PM7.00m
1:23AM6.79m
2:19PM6.75m
2:58AM6.69m
3:48PM7.01m
4:21AM7.06m
4:55PM7.57m
Low Tide
4:35PM1.94m
4:54AM2.27m
5:08PM2.48m
5:28AM2.83m
5:52PM3.08m
6:17AM3.42m
7:01PM3.61m
7:43AM3.84m
8:36PM3.79m
9:21AM3.79m
10:00PM3.49m
10:37AM3.32m
11:04PM2.94m
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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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