Aberaeron surf break

Aberaeron surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 GMT
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
Aberaeron surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aberaeron sea temperature is
7.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberaeron this week:

The surf forecast for Aberaeron over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberaeron in the next 12 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 28th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 30th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 30th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberaeron over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
0
0
2
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WSW
0.6
W
0.9
WSW
0.6
W
0.6
WSW
0.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.6
W
1.2
W
1
W
1.3
W
1
W
0.8
WSW
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.6
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)121716151312191716151614141316151515161515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24021542715514183184515197434479014292472122677067167416566272
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
20
ESE
30
SE
35
ESE
40
SE
30
ESE
25
SSE
15
ESE
25
NNW
20
WSW
15
WSW
45
SE
25
WSW
20
S
45
SSE
5
NNE
15
N
0
SSW
10
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:32PM
3.28
4:14AM
3.27
4:52PM
3.38
5:25AM
3.55
5:58PM
3.61
6:23AM
3.91
6:52PM
3.85
7:14AM
4.25
7:40PM
4.05
8:00AM
4.52
8:24PM
4.17
8:43AM
4.67
9:05PM
4.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:01AM
1.33
11:00PM
1.24
11:44AM
1.14
12:21AM
1.04
12:56PM
0.79
1:21AM
0.76
1:51PM
0.44
2:09AM
0.50
2:39PM
0.16
2:52AM
0.31
3:21PM
-0.01
3:30AM
0.21
4:01PM
-0.04
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise8:03--8:03--8:00--8:00--7:58--7:56--7:54--
Sunset-4:54--4:57--4:59--5:00--5:02--5:04--5:06-
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rain showers
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light rain
heavy rain
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rain showers
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----2-211--7--2------
Temp. °C886787887888998787898
Feels °C (?)23-1-2-1-133244234-2445341
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Information about the Aberaeron Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aberaeron provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Aberaeron may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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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