Surf Forecasts:
Aberaeron surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, WNW swell with 476 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period with WNW 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 (Aug 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aberaeron in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberaeron over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a brew and listen up. Rusty here. Let's be straight with you about the Aberaeron stretch. The next couple of weeks are a write-off. We’ve got a massive gap that runs almost the entire 16-day period with nothing worth paddling out for. The first record is for the 21st of August, but don't get excited.
The water’s running about 67°, which is much warmer than normal by over 5°, but that’s the only thing that’s firing. The combined swell energy is weak, barely kicking up past 50 (50) on the 21st morning, and after that, it’s all tiny dribble. Most days show swell under 2 ft with shockingly short periods that won’t even lift a log. Wind is a mess too, mostly cross-on or onshore, which just chops up the already pathetic waves.
From the 21st of August right through to the 5th of September, it’s an almost unbroken run of "poor surf conditions." There's no standout day, no hidden gem. For a spot like Aberaeron that’s fairly exposed, it tends not to stay this flat for long, but this run is a grim one.
If you’re desperate on the 30th of August, the combined swell energy climbs to 77 (77) and the wave height creeps to 3 ft with a cross-shore breeze. The water temp is unknown by then, but it won't fix the fact the period is still short. It’s the best of a bad lot, but that's not saying much.
Given the small, weak swell and strong onshore winds, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for the next two weeks. There's no swell over 5 ft for beginners, and nothing over 8 ft for experts, but that's only because there's hardly any swell at all.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 4 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | E 3 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 4 | WSW 8 | WNW 7 | W 5 | W 5 |
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 kJ | 4 | 23 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 476 | 21 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:51AM2.66m | 4:42PM2.71m | 5:32AM2.69m | 6:05PM2.90m | 6:36AM2.90m | 6:57PM3.19m | 7:18AM3.15m | 7:35PM3.50m | 7:53AM3.40m | 8:08PM3.81m | 8:25AM3.64m | 8:39PM4.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM1.63m | 10:27AM1.72m | 11:42PM1.64m | 12:21PM1.61m | 1:08AM1.42m | 1:25PM1.35m | 1:57AM1.13m | 2:06PM1.05m | 2:35AM0.83m | 2:41PM0.78m | 3:09AM0.56m | 3:14PM0.55m | 3:42AM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 14 | NNW 3 | — | W 9 | — | W 13 | — | — | SW 6 | — | WSW 8 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 33 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 19 | — | 57 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 13 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 10 | W 14 | W 13 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 14 | W 14 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 4 | — | N 4 | — | ESE 2 | ENE 2 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | — | S 2 | SW 4 | — | WNW 7 | W 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | 23 | 12 | 17 | 13 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 476 | 21 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 307 | 79 | 72 | 257 | 72 | 198 | 192 | 74 | 352 | 353 | 352 | 353 | 238 | 207 | 242 | 360 | 166 | 0 | 197 | 63 |
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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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