Llangennith
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.3m WSW
Wind: 14 km/h NE (offshore)
Beach faces: W
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:08Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 4/3mm wetsuit recommended for 12°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
0.5m swell at 7s on a short period. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 13°C.
AI-generated summary for Llangennith. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Llangennith
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 6am (score: 3). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Llangennith.
What's driving it
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Last 4 days of logged conditions.
About Llangennith
Llangennith is a highly exposed, sweeping beach break extending for three miles along the western edge of the Gower Peninsula in Wales. The seafloor comprises a wide, gently sloping expanse of highly compacted sand, creating multiple shifting sandbanks along the entire stretch. Facing directly into the Atlantic, it acts as a massive swell magnet, capturing unattenuated south-westerly groundswells with remarkable consistency. An easterly offshore wind is required to structure the wave faces and counteract the frequently disorganised sea state. Because the sandy gradient is relatively gradual, the waves tend to spill rather than jacking violently, generating highly workable, predictable A-frame peaks. This highly functional bathymetry makes Llangennith perfectly suited for intermediate surfers. It provides reliable, long walls ideal for practising speed generation and carving manoeuvres. The sheer size of the beach ensures the line-up remains diffuse, providing a safe environment for progression, though the paddle out can be highly demanding during larger winter swells.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Llangennith. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Llangennith?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.