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The Knap Surf Forecast
/ Wales – South East (14 surf breaks) /
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The Knap surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 02 Jan 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's The Knap sea temperature is
7.6° C
(Which is 2.7°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Knap this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Knap in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 10th Jan) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Knap over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Sat morning, min 1°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Thu afternoon, min -1°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Fri 09 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 42 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | off | off | glass | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:16AM 11.13 | 6:41PM 11.06 | 7:05AM 11.58 | 7:29PM 11.32 | 7:50AM 11.81 | 8:14PM 11.38 | 8:34AM 11.80 | 8:57PM 11.21 | 9:17AM 11.55 | 9:40PM 10.85 | 9:59AM 11.08 | 10:22PM 10.33 | 10:42AM 10.47 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:02AM 1.77 | 12:32PM 1.50 | 12:51AM 1.38 | 1:19PM 1.13 | 1:36AM 1.15 | 2:04PM 0.97 | 2:19AM 1.11 | 2:46PM 1.02 | 3:00AM 1.26 | 3:27PM 1.28 | 3:41AM 1.59 | 4:08PM 1.71 | 4:21AM 2.06 | 4:49PM 2.24 | ||||||||
Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Fri 09 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 4:16 | - | - | 4:17 | - | - | 4:19 | - | - | 4:20 | - | - | 4:21 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:23 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | - | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 6 | |
| Feels °C (?) | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -5 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -1 | -2 | -5 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -3 | -2 | 0 | -3 | -7 | |
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Information about the The Knap Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Knap provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Knap can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Knap 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 (The Knap) 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 The Knap 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.
The Knap is 2 km (1 miles) from Barry. If you plan a holiday in Wales - South East, look for hotels and other accommodation in Barry. Barry has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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