
Surf Forecasts:
Llantwit Major surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, W swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Llantwit Major over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 8 | WSW 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 8 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
113 | 114 | 294 | 294 | 307 | 82 | 76 | 87 | 29 | 31 | 17 | 9 | 30 | 57 | 86 | 74 | 61 | 47 | 45 | 12 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:37AM7.28m | 00:01AM6.82m | 12:27PM6.60m | 1:05AM6.19m | 1:52PM6.13m | 2:52AM5.96m | 3:43PM6.24m | 4:25AM6.35m | 4:53PM6.84m | 5:20AM7.03m | 5:39PM7.59m | 6:00AM7.77m | 6:17PM8.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:15AM2.48m | 5:40PM2.75m | 6:03AM3.13m | 6:41PM3.37m | 7:20AM3.64m | 8:22PM3.70m | 9:12AM3.70m | 10:10PM3.45m | 10:40AM3.24m | 11:16PM2.84m | 11:34AM2.58m | 00:00AM2.14m | 12:14PM1.90m | 00:36AM1.47m | |||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 7 | W 10 | W 8 | WSW 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 8 | W 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 46 | 76 | 87 | 29 | 31 | 17 | 9 | 30 | 57 | 86 | 74 | 61 | 47 | 45 | 12 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 42 | 59 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — |
113 | 114 | 294 | 294 | 307 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 355 | 300 | 300 | 316 | 173 | 127 | 15 | 61 | 51 | 121 | 191 | 94 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 55 | 129 | 84 |
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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.










