your comments
Mark Griffiths Horton Gowere
Surfed Rhossili today. It was howling offshore winds but three foot barrels and catching waves with your girl unbeatable - love it. Gower rocks forgotten about hawaii already!
Thu Jan 3 09:19:59 2008
Paul Langland
Not enough rocks!
Wed Apr 25 15:36:58 2007
Neil, Swansea
Hey guys, I am not a surfer, but I agree with some of the comments on here...you ignorant people who drop litter on any beach on Gower for crying out loud put it in a bin
Tue Apr 10 10:38:48 2007
Becky Jones, East Sussex
I went surfing for the first time last year, Vince, at Llangenith beach. Took a one day course and found it really good. So Llangennith can be good for beginners. Plus there is a good place to camp if u don't mind a shortish drive: Port Eynon camp site. Very nice place, lovely views.
Thu Dec 21 09:40:57 2006
Vince , Cardiff
Just started surfing. Which is the best beach in the Gower for a novice.
Mon Sep 11 10:23:29 2006
natlaia, gloucester
Hey guys I am allergic to jellyfish and would like to know if at Llangennith there are any at the moment? I am coming up on sunday and need to know thnxXXXXX
Wed Aug 16 11:44:43 2006
Paula Kent
I am looking to come and visit and i am asking for advice on accomadation near Rhossili bay can any one help please as it is for my 30 birthday and i have a group of 6 to 8 people.
Tue Aug 15 09:11:09 2006
rhys hughes from llangennith
the surf in llangennith is excellent on a good day it may get up to 8-9ft. the people are very warm and welcoming and if you are concidering staying in the area there are some really cheap b&b about. enjoy and why not give us a visit!!!
Tue Jul 25 08:53:10 2006
Rambo, Gower living in spain
Rhos... big wave in winter....
you time it right ... ok
it dont matter if yr local or not....
on a big day you will have trouble paddling out....
Nice to read postings from boys in Gower... Good luck all.
Mon Jun 19 15:38:49 2006
jwonboard
I have been surfing here for 30-plus years, I still cant believe the rubbish that is left in the car park! Wax covers, cans and other things you would not want to step in. If you take a carrier bag and walk around your van or car you will not believe how quick you will fill it! Try it... you'll be amazed at how good you feel!
Fri Apr 28 14:27:59 2006
Simo Witeford Bay caravan park
Should have been in the surf on Tuesday - it was great down Broughton. There were a couple of lads 'n lasses there.
Tue Apr 18 10:43:32 2006
Jake Bevan
Ive surfed gennith for 8 years, its a great wave but i find broughton better coz i couldnt hack it as a shortboarder. gennith is always too big for me but that could be because i havent grown since i was 12. Can i do a shoutout to any girls who like short men
Wed Mar 22 10:48:21 2006
Spiro cardiff
hi any one no what the surf is goin to be like on sat or sun (18-19)and what time i should get there to surf have been surfin long so any kind of help would be nice
Wed Mar 15 16:52:29 2006
Si from Cornwall
Lovely break,
Couple of stares paddling out but nothing out of the ordinary, still no way near as busy round here as in cornwall, thank yourselves lucky...
And seriosly, I don't know what the fuss is about the water quality, seems ok to me, anyway, lets face it, anyone with any sense is going to surf here offshore.
Cheers to Pete the local I met in the car park last weekend who lent me his fin key.
Thu Feb 23 19:56:45 2006
sean- gower
What do peeps think about the swell this weekenk it lookd massive, Genith and Rhos look like they gonna be huge or maxed out, will caswell be better as it is more sheltered? Or how bout port enyon? too big? Iv only ever surfed 3ft but have been out in 15ft, not too experinced so thought that caswell would be the best option what does anyone else think?
Tue Feb 14 16:18:44 2006
chris swansea
its amazing how many people call themselves local when they live nowhere near the area. I have lived on gower for 16 years and still dont call myself local! And for those of you who seem to think its hard to paddle out over 2 foot why dont you go down to cornwall and use the rips instead of filling up the crowded swansea waves
Mon Feb 13 12:56:47 2006
Hazza
hey sophie, Rhossili in Feb, will be cold so id be covered in inches of winter rubber, boots, hood, the lot. You sound brave to be staying in tents, but there is a youth hostel near by, which provides cheap accomodation if u get cold. Happy waves, Haz
Mon Feb 6 18:27:53 2006
Sophie Ellis from Cirencester
i really want to come down for half term but everyones saying it will be too cold??? we'd be staying in tents what do you think?
Thu Feb 2 14:31:05 2006
jess from brecon beacons, south wales
the surf is g8 here
Sun Nov 20 19:59:17 2005
Surfs UP!
Hi all,
Have you guys/girls read about how much sand they are dredging down the gower. What effect will this have on our surf?.
Check the webcam :- http://www.llangennithsurf.com/surfcam.php
Tue Oct 25 16:57:17 2005
Nick Searle - Swansea
Last weekend was perfect! 4-5 foot waves with perfect sets coming through! Rhossili paddle out wasn't too bad near full tide, I love this place! Lets hope for more swell and some good winds!
Fri Oct 21 11:19:05 2005
Morgan Civil, Wembley
Stoked to be out last weekend. Big up the wacky wembley weekend warriors! No aggression in the line up, had my best ever wave on my surf kayak. A beautiful stretch of coast, and the shopping at Forest Fach is to die for!
Fri Sep 23 21:44:18 2005
Gareth White, Oxford
I come down here most weekends and have been learning to surf for 6 years but am still struggling to paddle out on days over 2 foot. Rhossili can be powerful, are there any more mellow spots?
Thu Sep 22 22:11:54 2005
luke davies: llangenith.
I really love surfing here as I find the waves at Llangenith can be a bit difficult to paddle out in when it get to 4 foot. It's very good for beginners/intermediates. Happy surfing everybody and take care in those waves.
Mon Sep 19 10:54:17 2005
Colin from Bath
A Nice Beach with a bleak outlook (but in a good way) nice un chilled with a good vibe.
Tue Sep 6 12:11:32 2005
Steve from Penclawdd
There is something for everyone here at Rhossili and Llangennith; from small, slow waves to faster aggressive hollows (3Peaks). I use this beach every weekend, whether it's for surfing, windsurfing or walking my dog - a message to you grockles...please take your litter home - do you want us locals to throw litter in your town?! Stay chilled!
Tue Aug 30 14:12:22 2005
Snowy, Staffordshire
In 1996 there was a massive beach festival at Hill End. Great weather, (except as usual that meant small waves), and a fantastic atmosphere. Watched England beat Holland in Euro 2000 crowded round a black and white portable in the VeeDub, before partying all night. To the organisers... do it again!!
Mon Aug 8 17:27:56 2005
Clodagh Lord ,Bournemouth
This was the first place I caught a wave and freed myself from hours of paddling! Although on a bad day at Llangennith you can paddle forever... Lots of happy memories and the sunsets aren't bad either!
Mon Aug 8 12:48:22 2005
Gwyn Jones, St Albans
Just had my first lesson here, stayed at the Hill End Camp site. Will definitelu go again. Already planning my next trip. Shame about the thoughtless littering on the beach though.
Mon Jul 4 22:05:34 2005
Chris from Swansea
Great beach, it gets some big surf and a nice clean swell. Perfect for beginners too! Nice all round beach.
Thu Jun 30 11:32:46 2005
Rambo Swansea
The Gower is great treat it well thanks.
Sat Jun 25 17:48:09 2005
Cassian from Gennith
I used to surf this beach almost every day. It’s a great beach with excellent waves on a regular basis. However, if you come down here don’t make a mess because I’ve seen horrible bloody accidents involving glass down here and it’s always the innocent who are hurt. Also other rubbish screws various things up for the environment so use a bin. Any ways it’s a cracker look after it.
Wed Jun 8 12:16:57 2005
Tim Norman, London
Go to Gennith often, wicked waves can't wait to get back riding the waves on what I think is the best surfing beach in South Wales.
Thu May 26 17:42:52 2005
John Gibbs, Loughor
Llangennith is one of the best beaches in the U.K, the water is clean there are no strong currents only on a big swell there is a camp site right next to the beach which makes it ideal for everyone! The only problem is that when people have parties in the dunes not only do they leave their rubbish cans etc. they smash their bottles which make it very dangerous for children playing in the dunes! If these people could see the injuries they could cause they would not do it. Us locals use the beach all year round and not for two weeks of it. Enjoy it don't abuse it!
Sun May 1 10:24:46 2005
Dave from Gower
A great wave one of my favourites bit more sheltered than Gennith, doesn't get as blown out, love to longboard it!
Fri Apr 8 13:00:56 2005
Duffers Dunvant
Where is the webcam? A big beach like Llangennith with regular swell and no webcam?
Thu Apr 7 15:24:52 2005
Tom Hayman, Llangennith
Hi, I've been surfing for 5 years now, and I'm really good I can stand up, and sometimes ride the clean. Gennith is a really good wave but gets really scary at 2 ft+. Can I say hello to my girlfriend claire. HBP.
Mon Mar 28 15:52:25 2005
Jamin from Mumbles
Great beach, great surf, beast of a paddle out in big surf.
Sat Mar 26 08:20:07 2005
Simon from Bristol
Gennith great for all surf craft, my main sport is kayaking but saw these two local guys on skis, wow could they turn it on.
Cool relaxed place with plenty of room, a better option than the crowds of Devon.
Thu Mar 24 11:13:10 2005
Elliott Rees Swansea
Bit of a song like, get boys happy.
Good night man.
Wed Mar 16 16:13:30 2005
Rich - Penclawdd
Just came across a site for Llangennith, appropriately called ww.llangennithsurf.com
Sun Mar 13 19:34:33 2005
Kris Thomas, Trefil
It has be a family tradition to visit Hill End camp site for many years, my children are the fourth generation to recently start their enjoyment on the beach and in the waves at Llangennith, the only complaint is the recent price hikes to stay at the camp site.
Fri Mar 11 15:56:04 2005
Steph, Swansesa
Also I don't recommend Rhosili if ur unfit - gettin up all those steps mid-summer is a nightmare with or without a surf board, but the beach is great and has some super waves.
Sun Feb 27 15:15:33 2005
Steph, Swansesa
Last summer I spent literally all my time off in Llangennith camping. It was awesome I'd recommend u take ur friends there like I plan to again this summer but I'm bringing my board this time.
Sun Feb 27 15:12:59 2005
George from Llanddewibrefi
Martin from Brighton reply - Llangennith has got a cool surf camp called Hillend! Gower has a lot of other campsites to like Beynons by Oxwich!
Thu Jan 27 16:19:02 2005
Will
Slow break, only for longboarders, if you want a hectic barreling, sucky wave, surf the outer reef on the Worms Head. No wind is essential but can hold 8ft. Best wave in Wales.
Thu Jan 20 07:58:34 2005
John, Bromley
The web cam does not appear to be up to date, is there any other place you can see the daily swell?
Mon Jan 17 13:56:22 2005
James from Swansea
I do think the water has improved at Llangennith beach, the swell is getting better and better all the time I surf down there.
Mon Jan 10 23:13:05 2005
Ailsa, Monmouthshire
I'm thinking of going to Llangennith with my friends during the summer, is the beach worth it?
Fri Jan 7 17:24:24 2005
Jeff
Hell of a paddle when 4ft plus.
Mon Dec 20 16:28:20 2004
Kelly Slater from the US visitig Wales
You Welsh get some nice swells in the winter. You should try the OC for max surfability.
Mon Dec 13 13:37:45 2004
Jonny Davies Swansea
Been surfin for 25 years around the Gower.When I first started the water quality was pretty bad. People were getting ear infections,stomach bugs and other nasty conditions,not to mention the things you would be paddeling past in the water. Things have definatly improved scince the water treatment plant being installed. What we should be concerned about is the dredging off our coasts that could have serious implications for our beaches.
Sun Dec 5 15:06:19 2004
Chris - Pennard
Martin, Take a treck north up the same beach to Gennith and check out the camp site there. Reasonable prices and a cracking pub at the top of the hill called the Kings head.
Thu Dec 2 13:52:49 2004
Tom from Swansea
Sort the web-cam out will you!
Thu Dec 2 11:15:45 2004
Rich- Swansea
The water quality is getting better now but it tends to be bad after a big storm - brings the jellys in. Good surf but a long paddle out, not for the unfit when there's a big swell. Great beach!
Sat Oct 16 13:18:45 2004
Gaz Swansea
Martin from Brighton there's a campsite next to the car park and SD,Cardiff in the village before you get to the beach there is a shop called PJ's surf shop which lends boards and wetsuits. Also there is a surf school near the carpark.
Thu Aug 26 10:01:59 2004
Nicki Somerest
My family used to holiday at Hill End Llangennith in the 60's, but someone told me recently that swimming there is not so good coz of the jelly fish! I never saw any as a kid, I'm planning to go back there to swim soon, is it a problem?
Thu Jan 1 01:00:00 1970
Martin from Brighton
Anyone know anywhere local to camp for a surf trip?
Wed Aug 4 12:58:58 2004
Mark W, Swansea
Llangenith - water quality. Last week very bad but that was due to the jellyfish and algae more than sewage. People are making the beach an eyesore though, leaving their rubbish.
Wed Aug 4 08:02:55 2004
SD, Cardiff
Do they have surf hire shops there??? Cos I am a beginner and don't own a surf board at the mo.
Fri Jul 30 13:26:17 2004
Drock Swansea
When is the webcam going to be up and running??
Tue Jul 20 08:14:54 2004
Jarrod Windsor from Llantrisant
Hi guys, I normally check the Rhosilli web cam every day but it dosen't seem to be updated from June 25th is there a problem with it? It's really handy as I live quite far from the beach to see if the trip is worth while cheers.(The cam is currently unavailable due to technical problems - South West web team).
Mon Jul 12 12:12:53 2004
Spenser Davies from Swansea
Hi,
I've been having a discussion with my mate about the water quality of Llangenith beach. He thinks it has deteriorated in recent years whilst I think the water quality has improved.
What do you think?
Fri Jul 9 10:02:09 2004
Eddy Bee, Deilo
Great beach break, especially when Gennith is chopped up. Had most of my best sessions here!
Fri Jun 25 11:15:01 2004
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Keep an eye out for the rip on bigger days. Not so long ago on a solid 6ft+ day I saw a guy being rescued by a Sea king helicopter. He'd become tired and was heading out in the rip towards the rocks inside Worms Head.
