Surf Forecasts:
Aberaeron surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 19s period, W swell with 7 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberaeron this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aberaeron in the next 16 days are 0.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberaeron over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening with the surf. I’ll be straight with you – this 16-day window is a bit of a dud. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing to get excited about, so don’t be in a rush to grab your board.
The Overall Picture
Honestly, it’s a grim outlook. For the first few days, there’s essentially no surf to speak of. We’re looking at a flat spell from Sunday the 12th right through until the middle of the following week. The swell energy is just pathetic, with values mostly in the single digits (0-7). The wind is a problem too, mostly cross-off or cross-onshore, which isn’t doing us any favours. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The only faint glimmer of hope, and I mean faint, pops up right at the very end of the forecast. On Monday the 27th of July, we finally see a little pulse of energy. The swell is coming from the West-Southwest at 2 ft, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a mere 42, which is still weak. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. This is about as close to a ‘standout’ as we get, but it’s a poor excuse for a wave. The break is Aberaeron, a beach and point setup that’s inconsistent and can get crowded. For a sliver of hope, you’d be looking at a tiny, weak wave.
Day-by-Day Breakdown
From Sunday the 12th to Friday the 24th of July, it’s a write-off. The swell is either zero or, at best, a tiny 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft with no energy. The wind is mostly cross-off or cross-onshore, making it clean but surf-less. A few days, like the 16th, have light cross-onshore winds, but it’s still flat. There’s nothing to ride.
On Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, it’s still flat. Monday the 27th of July is the only day that even registers. That small 2 ft swell from the WSW with a 9-second period is the best we’ve got. The light cross-onshore wind will keep it bumpy, but it’s something. Don’t expect any quality. It’s a last resort kind of session.
The Verdict
Don’t bother. This is a classic blank run for the area. The forecasts can change, but right now, the only thing worth noting is that tiny, poor-quality swell on the 27th. For the rest of the 16 days, your board is staying in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | W 19 | NNW 5 | W 18 | W 18 | W 10 | W 10 | W 16 | W 9 | W 8 | W 14 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 5 | SW 5 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:34AM3.74m | 7:03PM3.89m | 7:32AM3.96m | 7:57PM4.21m | 8:24AM4.13m | 8:46PM4.48m | 9:13AM4.23m | 9:34PM4.65m | 10:00AM4.22m | 10:20PM4.70m | 10:46AM4.12m | 11:05PM4.61m | 11:31AM3.94m | 11:50PM4.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:49PM0.80m | 2:22AM0.63m | 2:47PM0.59m | 3:19AM0.33m | 3:38PM0.41m | 4:10AM0.10m | 4:24PM0.30m | 4:57AM-0.02m | 5:08PM0.27m | 5:43AM-0.01m | 5:50PM0.33m | 6:26AM0.12m | 6:30PM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 17 | 24 | 28 | 17 | 25 | 30 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | — | NNW 6 | — | W 19 | NNW 5 | W 18 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | WSW 5 | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 3 | — | 7 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | SW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | W 10 | W 16 | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 369 | 194 | 390 | 205 | 199 | 198 | 86 | 74 | 198 | 86 | 242 | 259 | 265 | 389 | 307 | 436 | 443 | 261 | 419 | 807 | 369 |
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