Surf Forecasts:
Aberaeron surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, W swell with 557 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberaeron over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, it's Rusty. Gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Aberaeron over the next two weeks is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of nothing really worth paddling out for. Up until the 4th of September, it's just a mix of small, weak, and messy conditions. The water is a whopping 3° warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 67°, which is very unusual, but that's the only good news.
Let's run through it. The first few days, from Sunday the 30th of August right through to the 3rd of September, are a write-off. Swell is tiny, with the combined energy of all swells directed here barely making it above 100 (weak energy) on most days, and the wind is all over the place – cross-off, onshore, cross-on – never giving us a clean window. It's just poor surf conditions, day after day.
The 4th of September (Friday) sees a bit of a bump in size, with swell hitting 8ft from the W, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore breeze at 25 mph, making it a messy, lumpy mess. The combined energy jumps to 553 (strong energy), but with that wind, it's more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session. Not one for the beginners, as it's over 5ft, but the conditions are so poor it's not worth it for anyone.
Then it drops back off into nothing. From the 5th of September right through to the 14th, we're looking at tiny, gutless swell. The combined energy is always below 100 (weak energy), often just single-digit numbers. There are a few mornings with glassy conditions, like the 10th of September, but with a swell of only 0.3ft, you'd be floating on a lake. The 13th of September has a nice offshore wind from the E, but again, with a 0.3ft swell, it's just a flat day.
Honestly, there are no standouts here. The entire 16-day window is a blank run. Aberaeron is an inconsistent spot, and this is one of those times where the forecasts just aren't bringing any love. Keep your board in the van, stay patient, and check back in a few days. Things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the NW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 44 | 104 | 75 | 148 | 97 | 16 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 124 | 172 | 149 | 41 | 69 | 293 | 553 | 272 | 160 | 39 | 12 | 4 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:17PM4.53m | 10:35AM4.21m | 10:53PM4.48m | 11:13AM4.15m | 11:32PM4.31m | 11:53AM3.99m | 00:15AM4.03m | 12:38PM3.73m | 1:05AM3.67m | 1:33PM3.42m | 2:08AM3.29m | 2:45PM3.16m | 3:33AM3.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:49PM0.33m | 5:17AM0.26m | 5:19PM0.42m | 5:48AM0.41m | 5:48PM0.57m | 6:18AM0.64m | 6:16PM0.78m | 6:50AM0.91m | 6:53PM1.02m | 7:40AM1.20m | 8:17PM1.27m | 9:22AM1.43m | 10:23PM1.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 9 | — | NNW 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 44 | — | — | 49 | — | 5 | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 15 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SSW 3 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | SW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 104 | 75 | 148 | 97 | 15 | 25 | 24 | 3 | 124 | 172 | 149 | 41 | 69 | 293 | 553 | 272 | 160 | 39 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 344 | 365 | 7 | 197 | 66 | 66 | 197 | 243 | 197 | 372 | 492 | 262 | 197 | 197 | 331 | 434 | 435 | 229 | 76 | 252 | 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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