Surf spot

Llangrannog

Forecast conditions and map view for Llangrannog in UK, West Wales. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: UK, West Wales
Coordinates: 52.1610, -4.4724

Metric
Metric	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00
Wave height (m)	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.6	0.8	0.9	0.6	1	0.7	0.6	0.4	0.4	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.9	0.7	0.6	0.4	0.5	0.3	0.3	0.6	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	WSW	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	W	WNW	W	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WNW	NW	WSW
Wave period (s)	5.3	3.1	5	5.5	6.1	6	5.8	6	5.3	4.9	4.8	5	5.3	5.5	5.7	5.8	6	6.1	6	6	6	5.1	5.4	5.5	6.2	5.3	5.5	5.9	6.6	6.2	4.2	4.5	4.7	5.8	4.9	4.5	4	3.8	3.9	5.4	5.5	7.3	6.5	7.2	7.4	7.3	7.8	8.9	8.4	7.2	6.5	7	6.7	6.1	5.2	6.5
Wave energy (kJ)	8	2	5	11	17	29	35	37	44	36	27	22	19	17	16	14	13	13	12	11	5	17	37	45	31	51	32	25	17	10	15	11	9	11	15	34	18	10	5	13	7	11	28	13	13	9	11	14	15	26	32	29	28	17	12	23
Wind speed (km/h)	10.1	12.6	25.6	28.4	26.6	20.5	18.1	14.1	10.6	12.4	10.6	5.2	8.7	16.9	7.3	8.6	10.2	8.8	9.3	12.8	19.3	20	22.5	21.6	20.9	13.5	12.7	15	18.4	16.9	10.7	8.3	22.1	26.6	26.1	21.6	20.7	16.1	16.1	10.1	10.5	15.9	22.2	20.5	22	18.9	13.8	14.3	13.5	12.8	10.5	17.8	14.8	19.1	13	8.9
Wind direction	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WCross-on	WSWOnshore	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSECross	SSECross	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross	NNWCross	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	SSWCross-on

Llangrannog, West Wales is a scenic surf spot on the Ceredigion coast, set in a small village backed by cliffs and a sheltered bay. It’s one of the more well-known beaches in the area and is popular with both surfers and holidaymakers thanks to its dramatic setting and relatively easy access.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Beach break
Best conditions: Mid to high tide is often best, with decent swell from the west or southwest
Wave quality: Can offer fun, punchy waves, especially when conditions line up, though it’s not the most consistent spot on the Welsh coast
Skill level: Suitable for beginners on smaller days, but can become more powerful and challenging when the swell picks up

Conditions and hazards

Can get busy in summer because of the village beach setting
The bay is somewhat exposed to Atlantic swell, so it can pick up size quickly
Watch for rocks and changing sandbanks, especially near the edges of the beach
Currents can be an issue when the surf is bigger

Atmosphere

Llangrannog has a classic West Wales feel: rugged coastline, a picturesque village, and a relaxed surf atmosphere. It’s a good spot if you want a mix of surf and scenery, and it’s especially appealing for surfers who don’t mind a bit of local variation in conditions.