Llangenith

Llangenith is a beach break located on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales, facing west toward the Atlantic swell. The spot features an extensive sandy beach with visible tidal flats and shallow sandbanks that create variable water conditions. The beach has rocky sections visible in the imagery and shows evidence of strong tidal influences typical of the Bristol Channel area. Best conditions occur with northerly winds providing side-shore to side-onshore coverage of the beach. The moderate swell averages 1.28m with a fetch distance adequate for Atlantic storms. Water temperatures remain cold year-round (average 11.6°C), requiring thermal protection. This spot suits intermediate kiters comfortable with variable bottom conditions and tidal dynamics. The low wind reliability (35.7%) and modest average wind speed (10.8 knots) mean sessions require careful weather window selection. Local knowledge of tidal timing is essential due to the dramatic tidal range characteristic of the Bristol Channel.