Surf Forecasts:
Aberaeron surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 10s period, WSW swell with 19 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberaeron this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aberaeron in the next 16 days are 0.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM. 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberaeron over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright comrades, gather 'round. Rusty here, and I've got to be straight with you – this Aberaeron forecast is a tough one to spin.
We're looking at a 16-day window, but honestly, there’s not a single moment I’d recommend paddling out for. Every single session in the forecast is flagged as "poor surf conditions." The swell is tiny, the winds are mostly cross, onshore, or cross-onshore which is going to leave the water looking like a washing machine inside a blender. It’s a brutal run.
There's a long stretch here of flat, choppy junk. From the 8th of August right through to the 22nd of August, there is no quality on offer. Sure, around the 18th and 19th of August the swell bumps up a bit, with a combined wave energy hitting 146 and 148 (that’s moderate energy), and wave heights pushing 5ft to 5ft. But that’s all wind swell with a short period around 6 seconds, and it’s being thrashed by moderate cross-onshore winds. It’ll just be a messy, choppy mess with no shape. For a beach and point setup like Aberaeron, that kind of short-period slop and wind just makes it a washout.
Bottom line: for the traditional paddle surfer, there’s nothing here. Given the persistent onshore wind and chunky, short-period swell, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if the wind is blowing right. But for us? We wait. The breaks are inconsistent at the best of times around here, and this blank run is, unfortunately, pretty normal for the area. Keep your board in the car, but don’t bother waxing it up just yet.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 6 | W 3 | NNW 3 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 8 |
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 kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:32PM3.21m | 5:13AM3.29m | 5:50PM3.44m | 6:25AM3.51m | 6:53PM3.80m | 7:24AM3.78m | 7:47PM4.19m | 8:14AM4.03m | 8:34PM4.52m | 9:00AM4.20m | 9:19PM4.73m | 9:43AM4.27m | 10:01PM4.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:06AM1.31m | 11:56PM1.25m | 12:39PM1.16m | 1:19AM0.93m | 1:47PM0.87m | 2:20AM0.55m | 2:40PM0.57m | 3:11AM0.20m | 3:25PM0.33m | 3:56AM-0.03m | 4:07PM0.18m | 4:38AM-0.12m | 4:45PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 6 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 5 | N 3 | — | W 6 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | NNW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | SW 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | W 9 | SW 5 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 359 | 364 | 252 | 252 | 399 | 252 | 198 | 252 | 252 | 339 | 355 | 73 | 119 | 71 | 64 | 64 | 212 | 64 | 77 | 489 | 86 |
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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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Are you planning a holiday in Mid Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Aberaeron, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mid Wales, consider staying in Aberystwyth which is 16 km (10 miles) away. Other places in and around Mid Wales where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Trawscoed which is 18 km (11 miles) away, Aberporth, Carmarthen and Builth Wells.
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