Surf Forecasts:
Aberaeron surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, W swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberaeron this week:
The surf forecast for Aberaeron over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aberaeron in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberaeron over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what's on the cards for this stretch of coast.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. There are no standout swells, and the good news is hard to find. The forecast is almost totally empty for the first two weeks of the period, with the first real flicker of anything happening well into the third week.
The best bet, and I say this with a heavy heart because it's not going to be epic, is Aberaeron on Thursday the 27th of August. It's a beach and point set-up, and the water temperature is 67°F, which is 6°F warmer than normal—very unusual for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit at most. The combined swell energy is moderate (95) in the morning, with a 4ft swell from the WSW, but the period is a weak 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit of a messy, short-period swell. You'll have a clean, cross-off breeze from the SE, which is about the only thing going for it. The crowds at Aberaeron are only sometimes a problem, so you might find a few waves to yourself, but the waves will be very ordinary. In the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and goes ugly, so the window is tight.
Before that, there is absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. The first two weeks are a total write-off. From the 12th to the 26th of August, every day is rated as poor surf conditions. The swell barely cracks 2ft most days, and when it does get a bit of size, like on the 20th with a 5ft NNW swell, the wind is a messy moderate cross-onshore. That's the kind of day you look at the sea, shake your head, and go home. The swell direction never matches the optimum SW direction for Aberaeron, and the period is generally short and weak. Combined energy values are mostly two-digit figures, under 100, just confirming the lack of power.
Don’t get your hopes up for the last few days of August. The early part of the 27th is the only time you might get wet. It’s still nothing to write home about, just the least bad option in a very dry outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 4 | W 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 7 | W 4 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 3 | W 6 |
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 kJ | 8 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 12 | 25 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 15 | 8 | 85 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:34PM4.52m | 9:00AM4.20m | 9:19PM4.73m | 9:43AM4.27m | 10:01PM4.78m | 10:24AM4.25m | 10:42PM4.68m | 11:03AM4.12m | 11:22PM4.43m | 11:42AM3.92m | 00:01AM4.08m | 12:21PM3.65m | 00:42AM3.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:25PM0.33m | 3:56AM-0.03m | 4:07PM0.18m | 4:38AM-0.12m | 4:45PM0.14m | 5:16AM-0.07m | 5:21PM0.21m | 5:52AM0.12m | 5:54PM0.38m | 6:25AM0.39m | 6:26PM0.61m | 6:56AM0.72m | 6:57PM0.88m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | 12 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 4 | W 4 | W 6 | WSW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 38 | 15 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | W 4 | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | W 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 12 | 25 | 19 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | 85 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 71 | 64 | 71 | 387 | 76 | 77 | 435 | 78 | 472 | 488 | 352 | 417 | 388 | 338 | 327 | 330 | 327 | 774 | 980 | 77 |
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The above surf forecast table for Aberaeron provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aberaeron can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aberaeron surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Aberaeron) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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