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Aberaeron Surf Forecast
/ Wales – Mid (13 surf breaks) /
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Aberaeron surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 03 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberaeron this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aberaeron in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 4th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberaeron over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 5 | W 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 4 | SE 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:42AM4.04m | 9:57PM4.08m | 10:15AM3.90m | 10:30PM3.96m | 10:48AM3.70m | 11:03PM3.79m | 11:22AM3.47m | 11:39PM3.58m | 11:59AM3.22m | 00:19AM3.36m | 12:42PM2.98m | 1:08AM3.16m | 1:38PM2.77m | 2:11AM3.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:12AM0.55m | 4:21PM0.68m | 4:41AM0.64m | 4:48PM0.82m | 5:14AM0.78m | 5:19PM0.98m | 5:52AM0.96m | 5:56PM1.15m | 6:40AM1.15m | 6:43PM1.32m | 7:37AM1.32m | 7:44PM1.45m | 8:43AM1.39m | 8:53PM1.51m | |||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 |
10 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | W 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | W 4 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — |
 kJ | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 2 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | SE 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 260 | 352 | 252 | 238 | 252 | 365 | 352 | 352 | 352 | 352 | 363 | 339 | 339 | 387 | 330 | 339 | 260 | 226 | 243 | 154 | 154 |
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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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