Aberaeron Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Wales – Mid)
Photo credit: Lesley Rigby
Surf Break: Aberaeron
| Name: | Aberaeron |
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| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ESE |
Aberaeron in Mid Wales is a reasonably exposed beach and point break that has unreliable waves. Winter and spring are the best times of year to visit. Offshore winds blow from the east southeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. The beach break provides left and right handers and there is also a left hand point break. Best around mid tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Pollution may be a hazard at this break.
Overall Aberaeron Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The rose diagram shows the variation of swells directed at Aberaeron over a normal year... (show all text)
This picture illustrates how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different ... (show all text)
Also see Aberaeron surf quality by season and Aberaeron surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Aberaeron |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Aberaeron:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Aberarth | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Morfa Bychan | 12 mi |
| Third closest break | Aberwystwyth Beach | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Aberystwyth harbour trap | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Borth | 15 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Aberaeron: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 13 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 62 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 97 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Liverpool Buoy | 109 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 172 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Aberaeron: |
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| Closest tide station | Barmouth, Wales | 30 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Barmouth, Wales | 30 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Fishguard, Wales | 39 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Fishguard, Wales | 39 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Mumbles, Wales | 50 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Aberaeron: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 157 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 185 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 186 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 186 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 192 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Aberaeron: |
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| Closest city location | Aberaeron (United Kingdom) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Penparcau (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Trawscoed (United Kingdom) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Bow Street (United Kingdom) | 12 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Aberaeron is Swansea Airport (SWS) in Wales, 76 km (47 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Aberaeron is Cardiff Airport (CWL), also in Wales, 115 km (71 miles) away.
- Third is Hawarden Airport (CEG) in England, 129 km (80 miles) away.
- Bristol Filton Airport (FZO) in England is 139 km (86 miles) away.
- Bristol Airport (BRS), also in England is the fifth nearest airport to Aberaeron and is 142 km (88 miles) away.
