Aberaeron surf break

Aberaeron surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 BST
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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
12.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 22nd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 22nd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon morning, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
6
0.6
W
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.6
SW
7
1.6
WSW
6
1.9
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
5
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
34
54
32
14
7
44
145
537
416
109
79
50
68
78
54
107
55
33
31
17
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
30
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SW
35
SSE
25
SSW
40
WSW
30
SW
30
SW
30
SW
30
S
20
S
20
S
20
SE
25
S
10
W
0
NE
5
N
10
NNW
10
E
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:13PM4.58m
9:37AM4.55m
9:58PM4.59m
10:24AM4.38m
10:45PM4.48m
11:13AM4.09m
11:34PM4.27m
12:05PM3.73m
00:28AM3.99m
1:02PM3.36m
1:28AM3.70m
2:10PM3.07m
2:39AM3.47m
Low Tide
3:52PM0.24m
4:17AM0.19m
4:40PM0.34m
5:09AM0.22m
5:30PM0.51m
6:04AM0.33m
6:22PM0.71m
7:03AM0.50m
7:19PM0.91m
8:05AM0.67m
8:19PM1.08m
9:10AM0.80m
9:24PM1.19m
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rain showers
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rain showers
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light rain
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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clear
part cloud
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5:18
5:18
5:16
5:15
5:13
5:11
5:11
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9:07
9:08
9:09
9:12
9:13
9:15
9:15
1
3
3
2
9
3
6
1
Temp °C
11
10
9
11
12
13
13
14
13
15
15
13
15
18
18
18
17
16
18
19
21
5
4
4
9
9
9
8
6
7
9
9
10
12
17
13
16
16
17
17
18
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.4
NW
4
0.1
W
11
0.6
W
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
Energy kJ
4
5
2
32
14
7
79
50
68
78
54
107
55
33
31
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
13
Energy kJ
25
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
6
0.6
S
3
0.6
SW
7
1.6
WSW
6
1.9
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
5
0.4
S
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
SSE
2
0.3
SSW
3
Energy kJ
35
34
54
7
44
145
537
416
109
3
2
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
327
330
331
66
191
365
363
402
361
365
324
140
90
7
18
73
66
18
63
66
64
Best forecast wave conditions in Mid Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
3
2
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
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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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