Surf Forecasts:
Aberaeron surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, W swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aberaeron in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberaeron over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be honest with you, the next stretch is a grind. I’ve been staring at the charts for Aberaeron, and we are looking at a whole lot of nothing for a long time. We’re talking a solid ten days plus of small, chopped-up, onshore slop. It’s not even worth paddling out for. The first recommendation doesn't even pop up until the 28th of August. That’s a long, dry spell to get through. The wind is all over the place but never in our favor, and the swell is just a tease—ankle-biters with no push. It’s a waiting game, plain and simple.
Now, when we finally do get a pulse of swell around Friday the 28th, it’s not going to be a friendly one. The energy jumps way up—strong to very strong (1853) is what we’re talking about. A solid 9.8ft of WSW windswell with a short 10-second period. It’s got power, but that short period means it’s going to be a walled-up, messy beast. The wind is offshore, which will help keep the face clean, but this is a lot of water moving for a beach and point setup like Aberaeron. This is for the experienced crew only. The kind of day where you check your insurance is paid up. The water temp is running much warmer than normal, about 68°, so at least you won’t be freezing while you watch from the beach.
After that initial burst, the swell backs off a touch on Saturday the 29th, but still holds at a hefty 8.2ft. The period drops back to 8 seconds, which is not grunty, and the wind swings onshore in the afternoon, chopping it all up. Saturday morning has a cross-shore breeze, which might be the most ridable window, but with that size and short period, quality will be at a premium. These waves will be dredging and closing out, best left to the experts on proper gear. For a spot known for its inconsistency, this is a heavy-handed return, but it’s not looking like the kind of day for a casual log. I’d say this is more interesting for the kite crew than for anyone on a paddleboard. Keep your expectations low, lads. This one is for the die-hards.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | W 8 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 6 | W 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
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 kJ | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 118 | 34 | 13 | 21 | 143 | 79 | 145 | 84 | 46 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 10:01PM4.78m | 10:24AM4.25m | 10:42PM4.68m | 11:03AM4.12m | 11:22PM4.43m | 11:42AM3.92m | 00:01AM4.08m | 12:21PM3.65m | 00:42AM3.67m | 1:02PM3.34m | 1:25AM3.26m | 1:49PM3.03m | 2:21AM2.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:45PM0.14m | 5:16AM-0.07m | 5:21PM0.21m | 5:52AM0.12m | 5:54PM0.38m | 6:25AM0.39m | 6:26PM0.61m | 6:56AM0.72m | 6:57PM0.88m | 7:24AM1.04m | 7:31PM1.16m | 7:58AM1.34m | 8:19PM1.43m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | NNW 3 | — | W 7 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 26 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 6 | W 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 7 | 29 | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 118 | 34 | 13 | 21 | 143 | 79 | 145 | 84 | 46 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 197 | 265 | 401 | 451 | 252 | 361 | 367 | 196 | 365 | 396 | 698 | 307 | 398 | 435 | 949 | 71 | 0 | 64 | 64 | 72 |
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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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