Surf Forecasts:
Aberaeron surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with 2,840 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Oct 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aberaeron in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 24th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberaeron over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Fri night, near gales from the W by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the S by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 8 | W 6 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 115 | 1536 | 1831 | 1364 | 698 | 318 | 80 | 961 | 1704 | 1851 | 940 | 408 | 620 | 294 | 117 | 57 | 91 | 82 | 173 | 126 | 251 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:20AM3.74m | 7:33PM4.11m | 7:55AM4.08m | 8:10PM4.39m | 8:32AM4.35m | 8:49PM4.57m | 9:10AM4.52m | 9:30PM4.62m | 9:50AM4.56m | 10:12PM4.51m | 10:32AM4.47m | 10:57PM4.27m | 11:18AM4.26m | 11:46PM3.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:04PM0.60m | 2:29AM0.28m | 2:43PM0.40m | 3:06AM0.17m | 3:21PM0.27m | 3:44AM0.17m | 4:00PM0.23m | 4:22AM0.27m | 4:43PM0.28m | 5:04AM0.47m | 5:31PM0.43m | 5:51AM0.72m | 6:29PM0.64m | ||||||||
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 | 7:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | 6 | 13 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 3 | 7 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 18 | — | — | — | — | 60 | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 117 | 57 | — | 82 | 173 | 126 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 10 | SSW 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 8 | W 6 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | S 3 | SW 7 | SSW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 11 |
| kJ | 115 | 1536 | 1831 | 1364 | 698 | 318 | 61 | 961 | 1704 | 1851 | 940 | 408 | 620 | 294 | — | 2 | 91 | 56 | 57 | 45 | 251 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 327 | 967 | 964 | 435 | 386 | 211 | 345 | 403 | 702 | 984 | 397 | 212 | 212 | 211 | 66 | 117 | 117 | 365 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
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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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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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