Llandudno surf break

Llandudno surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 12 Mar 2026 SAST
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Llandudno surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Llandudno sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Llandudno this week:

The surf forecast for Llandudno over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Llandudno in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 12th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 19th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 13th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Llandudno over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
0
3
1
2
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
WSW
1.6
WSW
2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.1
SW
1.7
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)1212121816151313127713121212111111121213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)256416355582119916931018722325256177462605575585926475403456597620
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
15
SE
10
S
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
25
S
30
SSE
15
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSE
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:32AM
0.93
11:35PM
0.93
11:50AM
0.99
12:44AM
1.06
12:48PM
1.11
1:20AM
1.21
1:27PM
1.24
1:51AM
1.36
2:01PM
1.36
2:20AM
1.50
2:34PM
1.46
2:50AM
1.61
3:07PM
1.54
3:21AM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:57PM
0.66
5:56AM
0.70
6:29PM
0.56
6:56AM
0.57
7:10PM
0.43
7:32AM
0.43
7:41PM
0.30
8:03AM
0.29
8:10PM
0.19
8:33AM
0.16
8:40PM
0.10
9:04AM
0.05
9:11PM
0.04
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:46--6:47--
Sunset-7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:04--7:01--7:00-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C292926252421202120232320232621212119202120
Feels °C (?)282825242219161716232219232619212017191918
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Information about the Llandudno Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Llandudno provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Llandudno can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Llandudno 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 (Llandudno) 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 Llandudno 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Llandudno, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Bellville, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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