Llangennith Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the waves for our little stretch of coast. Let's be honest with you, it's a pretty grim outlook for the next two and a half weeks. We've got a long stretch of nothing to get excited about, but there might be a tiny glimmer right at the very end.

The problem is the wind. For day after day, we're looking at onshore and cross-onshore breezes, mostly moderate to fresh. That’s gonna chop things up and keep the quality way down. The swell sticks around, sometimes even getting solid, but the conditions just won't cooperate.

We've got a real blank run from the start right through to the 27th of September. That's almost two weeks where the surf just isn't worth paddling out for. The wind is relentless. For the first few days, we see a weak to moderate swell (combined energy around 361 to 197), but it's all on a WSW wind. The only spot we've got to talk about is Llangennith, and it's just not happening. The waves are there, but they'll be a mess.

Then, from around the 19th of September, the swell actually picks up. The energy climbs into the three-digit and even four-digit range, like on the 20th when the combined energy hits 1454. The swell's getting bigger, around 7ft to 12ft from the WSW, and the period is short. But the wind is howling from the W and SW at 19 to 25 mph, making it a cross-onshore mess. That's kite-surfing territory, not for a clean paddle.

That blank run stretches all the way to the end of the month, with the wind and swell just not lining up. It's a frustrating pattern, but it's one of those runs where you just have to be patient.

Now, here’s the one bit of hope. Look at the very last record, on the 28th of September, Monday morning. There's a whisper of a change. The wind goes light and offshore, from the ENE at only 3 mph. The swell is small, just 3ft from the W, but with a period of 9 seconds, it's got a bit more shape to it. The combined energy is only 117, so it's weak, but the description says "clean". That's the word we've been waiting for.

For Llangennith, this is the only real standout in the whole period, and it's a full two weeks out, so treat it as a promising but not certain bet. It's a beginner-friendly break, and with that offshore wind, it'll be glassy and clean. The waves will be small, but for a longboard or a funboard, it's the one session to try and get.

So, for the next two weeks, save your energy and your wax. The 28th of September at Llangennith is your best bet, but keep an eye on the forecasts as it gets closer. It's a long way off.

Rusty.

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