Surf GuideVale of Glamorgan

The Knap

Name: The Knap
Address: Vale of Glamorgan, GB

A sheltered Vale of Glamorgan beach break with a broad shape when the swell is in the right angle. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for The Knap in Vale of Glamorgan.

Break TypeBeach Break

Skill LevelIntermediate

LocationVale of Glamorgan, GB

Live conditions

Poor

Waves Flat
Period 6 s
Wind S 4 kt

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Tide curve (forecast)

Saturday, August 29

-2.2 ftfalling

Today ranges from -16.6 ft to 18.4 ft. Currently -2.2 ft and falling.

Low-16.2 ft2:35 AM
High17.3 ft8:35 AM
Low-16.6 ft2:49 PM
High18.4 ft8:49 PM

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Northeast wind keeps it cleaner and southwest swell is the useful pulse.

Tide does not move the needle much, and water quality can be poor.

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