Langland Bay
Swansea's surf bay, with reefs and a beach minutes from the city.
Langland Bay, next to Mumbles, is Swansea's surf beach. It has a beach and several reefs on the sides that work with a south-west swell and a northerly wind.
Being so close to the city, it fills up on good days.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Reef |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | SW, S, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | N, NW, NE |
| Tide | Mid |
| Size | 0.8–2 m |
| Best season | Autumn to spring |
| Crowd | Heavy |
| Localism | Medium |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard or fish; a longboard on the beach. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Langland Bay
The water is around 9 °C in winter and 16 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
For winter water at 8–11 °C.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonHold and smooth turns for a single fin.
View on AmazonSeal a ding on the spot and keep surfing.
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Localism and vibe
A large local crew. Respect priority on the reefs.
Surfing style
Reefs and beach break.
Hazards
Rocks and crowds.
Map
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Other spots nearby
Gower (Swansea)
The Gower peninsula's big beach, one of the most beautiful in the UK.
Porthcawl
The closest surf beach to Cardiff and Bristol, in Porthcawl.
Vale of Glamorgan
Rock slabs below layered cliffs, with long waves when a south-west swell arrives.
Pembrokeshire
A cove below a Norman castle, with a reef giving rights and lefts.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.