Surf Forecasts:
Aberaeron surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WSW swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberaeron this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aberaeron in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberaeron over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch for Aberaeron is a proper write-off. We’ve got a 16-day window and honestly, there’s not a single session that gets the nod. The whole outlook is a tough one, with no good surf on offer. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the whole setup is just flat or chopped to bits.
The first few days are a total no-go. Monday the 7th has a weak 2ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, but the wind is howling cross-on at 12 mph, making it choppy and poor. The afternoon only gets worse with a 4ft west-southwest swell, but a fresh 19 mph cross-on breeze destroys any chance of a wave. The combined energy is moderate at best (455), but it’s all blown out.
Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are junk. Tiny swells, short periods, and onshore winds – the 4ft and 3ft swells are weak and messy. The combined energy drops right off into the double digits (46 and 92), meaning there’s just no power.
Thursday the 10th offers a bit of hope with clean conditions and a light cross-off wind, but the swell is laughable at 1ft from the west-southwest. The energy is a measly 5. You’d be floating more than surfing.
The weekend through the middle of the week (11th to 16th September) is a depressing run of tiny, weak swells. The wind is either cross-on or onshore, and the combined energy rarely breaks into triple digits. The biggest push is a 5ft north-northwest groundswell on Thursday the 17th, but it’s paired with a fresh 19 mph cross-on wind, making it lumpy and messy. The energy is moderate (135), but the wind kills it.
The final stretch from the 18th to the 22nd is a total bust. Swells bottom out at 0.3ft, with periods dropping to 3 seconds. The wind is relentless, and the energy is in the single digits. There’s nothing here for a paddle surfer.
The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is a notable 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s a bit unusual, but it won’t help the waves.
This is a classic blank run for the area. Aberaeron is a beach and point setup that’s inconsistent at the best of times, and with this forecast, you’d be better off checking the kitesurfing conditions. The combined energy is weak across the board, and the wind is almost always on it. Don’t hold your breath – forecasts can change, but this one’s a long shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 7 | W 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 |
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 kJ | 90 | 454 | 233 | 46 | 67 | 60 | 58 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 61 | 42 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 53 | 38 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:42PM3.41m | 6:21AM3.37m | 6:44PM3.81m | 7:15AM3.70m | 7:34PM4.21m | 8:00AM3.99m | 8:18PM4.52m | 8:42AM4.21m | 8:59PM4.69m | 9:20AM4.33m | 9:38PM4.72m | 9:58AM4.34m | 10:15PM4.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:37PM1.17m | 1:15AM0.78m | 1:37PM0.83m | 2:09AM0.40m | 2:25PM0.51m | 2:55AM0.10m | 3:06PM0.28m | 3:35AM-0.06m | 3:44PM0.15m | 4:11AM-0.08m | 4:18PM0.13m | 4:44AM0.03m | 4:49PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | NW 4 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 8 | NNW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 4 | W 8 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | — | W 7 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 66 | 1 | — | — | — | 15 | 34 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 1 | — | 61 | 42 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 27 | — | 38 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | WSW 8 | NNW 4 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 13 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 7 | W 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 6 | — | NNW 4 | — | SSW 2 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 7 | — | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 90 | 454 | 233 | 46 | 67 | 60 | 58 | — | — | — | 6 | 29 | — | 8 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 53 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 212 | 143 | 78 | 435 | 71 | 77 | 78 | 72 | 327 | 330 | 197 | 71 | 64 | 64 | 122 | 197 | 197 | 66 | 66 | 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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