Aberaeron surf break

Aberaeron surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 GMT
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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
10.6° C
(Which is normal 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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberaeron in the next 12 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 18th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 20s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 18th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 20s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 18th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.3
WSW
0.8
W
0.8
W
1.6
W
2.1
WSW
1.6
W
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.6
W
0.4
W
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
Period(s) (?)810102019189699111117161510101010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4566733585004701610645187177119303167465186693030181043
Wind
(km/h)
50
S
45
S
20
SSW
20
S
30
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
25
SW
25
S
35
SSE
40
SSE
35
SE
40
E
35
E
20
SE
10
E
35
S
20
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:25PM
3.48
6:45AM
3.62
7:03PM
3.60
7:21AM
3.78
7:39PM
3.68
7:56AM
3.89
8:14PM
3.73
8:30AM
3.98
8:48PM
3.74
9:05AM
4.02
9:22PM
3.71
9:41AM
4.03
9:59PM
3.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:01PM
1.03
1:17AM
0.96
1:41PM
0.90
1:54AM
0.87
2:19PM
0.78
2:30AM
0.80
2:57PM
0.70
3:06AM
0.75
3:36PM
0.67
3:43AM
0.74
4:15PM
0.67
4:19AM
0.77
4:55PM
0.71
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise8:21--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:23--8:23--
Sunset-4:04--4:04--4:05--4:05--4:05--4:06--4:06-
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
311833-1----2---103----
Temp. °C9111210991098998889866777
Feels °C (?)-12653133211-1-1034-21442
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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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