The Knap Surf Break

The Knap Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.39° N 3.30° W

Issued: 12 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Knap sea temperature is
18.2° C

4.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year


The Knap surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, W swell with 68 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Knap this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Knap in the next 16 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 29th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Knap over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Wed night).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.4
SW
4
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
11
0.4
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
W
6
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
4
12
2
5
22
44
41
21
8
7
29
55
45
7
14
10
7
7
18
8
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
25
W
30
W
15
W
15
WNW
20
W
10
WNW
5
SW
20
WNW
10
W
10
W
25
W
20
WSW
35
WNW
30
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
30
W
15
W
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
5:47AM9.13m
6:13PM9.42m
6:34AM9.40m
6:56PM9.78m
7:15AM9.69m
7:36PM10.12m
7:55AM9.96m
8:13PM10.40m
8:32AM10.16m
8:49PM10.59m
9:08AM10.28m
9:25PM10.68m
9:44AM10.31m
10:02PM10.66m
Low Tide
11:51AM3.14m
00:18AM3.08m
12:36PM2.84m
1:03AM2.73m
1:18PM2.53m
1:43AM2.40m
1:58PM2.25m
2:22AM2.13m
2:36PM2.06m
3:00AM1.96m
3:13PM1.97m
3:37AM1.90m
3:49PM1.97m
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
5:00
5:01
5:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:32
9:32
9:32
9:32
9:32
9:31
9:31
 mm
1
Temp °C
25
24
19
16
16
14
16
17
16
18
18
16
17
17
16
17
18
16
17
17
15
Feels °C
21
21
18
12
11
11
14
13
13
17
14
15
15
13
11
12
12
13
13
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
10
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
W
7
0.4
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
1
2
12
8
44
41
21
8
7
29
55
6
1
7
3
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.3
W
11
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
2
22
1
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
10
0.3
W
6
0.3
W
9
0.4
W
6
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
4
Energy kJ
4
2
5
45
7
14
10
18
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
219
286
141
353
352
53
53
115
53
73
153
39
102
301
517
662
71
44
53
219
53
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - South East
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
4
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
8
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
7
5
5
7
5
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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 16 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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