Langland Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Langland Point over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so don’t get your hopes up too early.

The first few days are a write-off, I’m afraid. Sunday the 6th is a dud with tiny, weak swell and a light cross-onshore breeze messing things up. The water is a balmy 67°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, a real treat if you’re having a paddle.

We get a pulse of energy on Monday the 7th morning, with a 5ft swell from the WSW. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WNW, which is a good sign. The combined energy jumps to a solid 1234, but the write-up says it’s marginal, so the tide might be a factor. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore chop.

The rest of that week is a bit of a struggle. Tuesday the 8th has clean 5ft to 6ft waves but the wind is blowing a fresh 22 mph, making it a chore. Wednesday the 9th morning has a cleaner 4ft swell, but it’s dropping off quickly. The combined energy is only 399, so it’s not packing much punch.

Friday the 11th morning is the first real glimmer of hope. A 4ft swell from the WSW with a 9-second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NW. The combined energy is 283, and it’s the only slot in the first week that’s flagged as “expect good surf conditions.” It’ll be small, but clean.

The weekend after that is a washout with strong winds and rain. Not worth the trip.

Now, hold on to your board, because the real standout is a long way off. On Wednesday the 16th of September, the morning is looking like a beauty. The swell is jumping up to 8ft from the WSW, with an 8-second period. The combined energy is a massive 865, and the wind is a light, clean cross-offshore from the NW. Conditions are flagged as “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit of a wait, and with a period of 8 seconds it’s not a long-period groundswell, but with that size and clean wind, the point should be running nicely. Just be aware, at 8ft, this is expert territory – it’s going to be a handful.

The afternoon of the 16th sees the swell bump to 10ft, but the energy is even higher at 1225. The wind is still clean, but the notes say the tide might be questionable, so keep an eye on that.

After that, the swell hangs around but the winds get messy again through the 17th, 18th, and 19th, dropping off into tiny, weak surf for the final few days of the outlook.

Overall, the best bet is Friday the 11th morning for a small clean session, but the real standout is Wednesday the 16th morning. That’s the one to circle if you’re an experienced surfer. Everything else is a bit of a gamble.

Rusty.

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