Surf Forecasts:
Aberaeron surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 29 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, W swell with 2,141 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 19 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s 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 Thursday (Nov 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 29) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 19th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 19th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 29th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberaeron over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, near gales from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 11 | WSW 13 | W 14 | WSW 16 | W 15 | WSW 14 | W 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 28 | 24 | 66 | 55 | 29 | 8 | 1375 | 1165 | 339 | 1195 | 1938 | 1088 | 734 | 715 | 341 | 119 | 79 | 40 | 33 | 18 | 113 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 11:05AM3.42m | 11:27PM2.99m | 11:50AM3.20m | 00:18AM2.77m | 12:48PM3.03m | 1:28AM2.65m | 2:02PM2.98m | 2:55AM2.71m | 3:20PM3.09m | 4:06AM2.96m | 4:21PM3.34m | 4:57AM3.30m | 5:12PM3.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:20PM1.26m | 6:22AM1.41m | 7:22PM1.36m | 7:28AM1.50m | 8:27PM1.36m | 8:37AM1.50m | 9:30PM1.26m | 9:43AM1.41m | 10:29PM1.08m | 10:45AM1.24m | 11:22PM0.86m | 11:39AM1.02m | 00:10AM0.64m | ||||||||
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 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — |
 | — | 4:24 | — | — | 4:23 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:21 | — | — | 4:20 | — | — | 4:19 | — | — | 4:16 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | -2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | -1 | -1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 13 | — | — | W 15 | WSW 14 | W 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 7 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 28 | 24 | 66 | 77 | 28 | 8 | — | — | 339 | — | — | 1088 | 734 | 715 | 341 | 119 | 79 | 40 | 33 | 13 | 113 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | N 5 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | — | WSW 10 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 55 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 18 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | SSE 5 | W 9 | W 11 | W 5 | W 14 | WSW 16 | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | W 5 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 269 | — | — | 96 | 1375 | 1165 | 71 | 1195 | 1938 | — | — | 25 | 11 | — | — | — | 5 | 19 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 64 | 196 | 71 | 71 | 527 | 363 | 359 | 66 | 327 | 328 | 0 | 30 | 360 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 66 | 97 | 262 | 64 |
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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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