Llangennith (Rhossili Bay)
The Gower peninsula's big beach, one of the most beautiful in the UK.
Llangennith is at the northern end of Rhossili Bay, a 5 km beach surrounded by hills and cliffs. It's the most consistent beach on the Gower and has peaks for every level.
Rhossili Bay often appears among the most beautiful beaches in the country.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE, NE |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–2.5 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Medium |
| Localism | Low |
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 funboard or minimalibu for learning; a shortboard in good swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Llangennith (Rhossili 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.
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Localism and vibe
An open vibe.
Surfing style
Beach break for everyone.
Hazards
Rip currents.
Map
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.