
Surf Forecasts:
Llantwit Major surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, W swell with 383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Llantwit Major this week:
The surf forecast for Llantwit Major over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Llantwit Major in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 28th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 28th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 1st Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Llantwit Major over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 7 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SSE 4 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
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214 | 58 | 151 | 62 | 82 | 31 | 16 | 11 | 69 | 265 | 181 | 242 | 353 | 158 | 154 | 117 | 83 | 67 | 67 | 108 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 8:01PM10.01m | 8:20AM9.96m | 8:37PM10.15m | 8:56AM10.01m | 9:15PM10.02m | 9:35AM9.79m | 9:55PM9.61m | 10:16AM9.31m | 10:39PM8.97m | 11:02AM8.64m | 11:30PM8.17m | 11:58AM7.89m | 00:35AM7.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:08AM0.20m | 2:21PM0.19m | 2:39AM0.16m | 2:53PM0.22m | 3:12AM0.34m | 3:28PM0.47m | 3:48AM0.75m | 4:08PM0.94m | 4:29AM1.35m | 4:54PM1.59m | 5:19AM2.07m | 5:56PM2.32m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
7:01 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:47 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | W 11 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
— | 58 | 151 | 42 | 82 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 69 | — | 181 | 242 | 353 | 158 | 154 | 117 | 83 | 67 | 67 | 108 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 54 | — | 62 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 59 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
214 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 11 | 23 | 265 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 295 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 221 | 531 | 500 | 321 | 237 | 74 | 134 | 184 | 216 | 108 | 74 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
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Information about the Llantwit Major Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Llantwit Major provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Llantwit Major can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Llantwit Major 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 (Llantwit Major) 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 Llantwit Major 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.
Llantwit Major is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Nash Point. If you plan a holiday in Wales - South East, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nash Point. Nash Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










