Aberaeron Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.25° N 4.26° W

Aberaeron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aberaeron sea temperature is
19.0° C
3.0° 

Aberaeron surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Aberaeron surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 10s period, WSW swell with 19 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberaeron this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Aberaeron in the next 16 days are 0.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 12th Aug)1ft (0.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberaeron over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright comrades, gather 'round. Rusty here, and I've got to be straight with you – this Aberaeron forecast is a tough one to spin.

We're looking at a 16-day window, but honestly, there’s not a single moment I’d recommend paddling out for. Every single session in the forecast is flagged as "poor surf conditions." The swell is tiny, the winds are mostly cross, onshore, or cross-onshore which is going to leave the water looking like a washing machine inside a blender. It’s a brutal run.

There's a long stretch here of flat, choppy junk. From the 8th of August right through to the 22nd of August, there is no quality on offer. Sure, around the 18th and 19th of August the swell bumps up a bit, with a combined wave energy hitting 146 and 148 (that’s moderate energy), and wave heights pushing 5ft to 5ft. But that’s all wind swell with a short period around 6 seconds, and it’s being thrashed by moderate cross-onshore winds. It’ll just be a messy, choppy mess with no shape. For a beach and point setup like Aberaeron, that kind of short-period slop and wind just makes it a washout.

Bottom line: for the traditional paddle surfer, there’s nothing here. Given the persistent onshore wind and chunky, short-period swell, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if the wind is blowing right. But for us? We wait. The breaks are inconsistent at the best of times around here, and this blank run is, unfortunately, pretty normal for the area. Keep your board in the car, but don’t bother waxing it up just yet.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
4
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
6
0.2
W
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.5
NNW
4
0.5
NNW
4
0.2
WSW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
1
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2
1
1
2
2
2
1
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3
8
18
16
14
17
16
8
8
6
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
NW
5
S
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
ESE
15
SE
15
NNW
15
SE
20
SE
15
SSW
10
SSE
5
NNW
10
NW
10
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
5
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
High Tide
4:32PM3.21m
5:13AM3.29m
5:50PM3.44m
6:25AM3.51m
6:53PM3.80m
7:24AM3.78m
7:47PM4.19m
8:14AM4.03m
8:34PM4.52m
9:00AM4.20m
9:19PM4.73m
9:43AM4.27m
10:01PM4.78m
Low Tide
11:06AM1.31m
11:56PM1.25m
12:39PM1.16m
1:19AM0.93m
1:47PM0.87m
2:20AM0.55m
2:40PM0.57m
3:11AM0.20m
3:25PM0.33m
3:56AM-0.03m
4:07PM0.18m
4:38AM-0.12m
4:45PM0.14m
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5:56
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8:55
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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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 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).

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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