Surf Forecasts:
Aberaeron surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, NNW swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberaeron this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aberaeron in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberaeron over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about this stretch in the numbers you might be more used to. It’s Rusty here, and the news is bleak. Over the next 16 days, we’re staring down the barrel of a flat spell. There’s just nothing happening for the surf.
The whole run from the 15th of July to the 30th is a total bust. The waves are tiny, the energy is next to nothing, and the wind is a constant headache. On the 18th, the combined energy pushes to 78 with a 4ft swell, but it’s being blown to bits by a 25 mph cross-onshore wind. That’s not a surf report; that’s a weather warning.
The only moment of calm is on the morning of the 27th of July. The wind goes glassy, but the swell is a pathetic 0.3ft from the west. The period is long at 16 seconds, but with an energy of just 1, it’s basically a lake. The water is unusually warm, sitting at 66°F, which is about 7°F warmer than normal. It’s a strange feeling to be warm and totally bored.
There’s nothing for the kite surfers either. The wind is too inconsistent, and the swell is just not there. This is a classic "leave the board in the shed" forecast. It’s a long blank run, but it’s part of the deal here. The only thing to do is wait and hope the next set of charts brings something better.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 16 | W 16 | W 9 | W 14 | N 3 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 3 | N 4 | N 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:34PM4.65m | 10:00AM4.22m | 10:20PM4.70m | 10:46AM4.12m | 11:05PM4.61m | 11:31AM3.94m | 11:50PM4.38m | 12:16PM3.71m | 00:36AM4.06m | 1:02PM3.46m | 1:24AM3.69m | 1:52PM3.21m | 2:17AM3.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:24PM0.30m | 4:57AM-0.02m | 5:08PM0.27m | 5:43AM-0.01m | 5:50PM0.33m | 6:26AM0.12m | 6:30PM0.48m | 7:09AM0.35m | 7:10PM0.68m | 7:49AM0.64m | 7:51PM0.93m | 8:30AM0.94m | 8:34PM1.17m | ||||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | W 9 | NNW 4 | N 4 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | N 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 36 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 32 | 17 | — | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 16 | W 9 | W 8 | W 14 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | NNE 3 | E 2 | ENE 2 | N 3 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | ENE 2 | N 3 | N 4 | N 3 | NNW 5 | — | — | N 5 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | 3 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 78 | — | 1 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 47 | — | — | 13 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 260 | 260 | 307 | 257 | 194 | 154 | 198 | 1626 | 338 | 360 | 360 | 163 | 205 | 260 | 328 | 327 | 389 | 125 | 198 | 215 | 252 |
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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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