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Llandudno break guidePhoto by: Rob Coomber

Llandudno Surf Guide

Llandudno in Cape Peninsula is a fairly exposed beach break that only works once in a while Offshore winds are from the east. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Often Crowded. Watch out for sharks.

Llandudno Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Beach3
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
inconsistent
55°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Llandudno:

The best conditions reported for surf at Llandudno occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Llandudno (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Llandudno with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 39% of the time in April while 55% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 6% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
39%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
55%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
6%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Llandudno Location Map

Interactive Llandudno surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Llandudno is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in South Africa, which is 24 km (15 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Llandudno is Oudtshoorn Airport (DUH), also in South Africa, 358 km (222 miles) away.

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Llandudno Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 28 April 2025, 08:16 Local Time
Monday 28
5AM8AM11AM2PM
Wave (ft)
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
Period (s) 12 11 11 11
Wind (mph)
5
5
5
5
Wind State cross-
on
cross cross-
on
cross-
on

Swell History at Llandudno

Surf stats for Llandudno, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Llandudno

Wind stats for Llandudno, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Llandudno Reviews:

Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

Ratings
Based on 13 votes.
  • Overall:3.0
  • Quality on a good day:4.0
  • Consistency of Surf:3.3
  • Difficulty Level:3.1
  • Wind and Kite Surfing:1.2
  • Crowds:2.3
  • ...

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Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
Joe from South Africa
“Not sure who is writing the write ups or ratings. Llundudno is a fairly consistent wave. The water here is generally colder than everywhere else due to the upwelling. It is crowded and on a good day depending on the tide can fire. At 3 feet it starts to heave at 4 to 6 is a board snapper. The right in the corner is the most consistent with a second peak slightly further to the middle. The left corner breaks rarely but can get good. Depending on the tide a lot of sets close out but there are definitely serious barrel opportunities if you are quick to your feet and fast down the line. But definitely one of Cape Towns most localized spots. And at 3'+ definitely not a wave for beginners as it gets heavy and is super shallow. And the last shark sighting I can remember was 4 years ago.”

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    • 3.0
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    • 3.0
    Reliability: fairly consistent
    2km away
    • Reef
    • 5.0
    Reliability: inconsistent
    5km away
    • Breakwater
    • 5.0
    Reliability: inconsistent
    5km away
    • Reef
    Reliability: very consistent
    7km away

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