Aberaeron surf break

Aberaeron surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 08 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
8.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberaeron this week:

The surf forecast for Aberaeron over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberaeron in the next 12 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 10th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 10th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 12th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberaeron over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Thu night, light winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WSW
1.6
NNW
1.4
NW
0.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.5
W
0.7
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.7
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
NNW
0.3
WSW
1
SW
0.8
WSW
0.3
W
Period(s) (?)1166121211106991212111112114105919
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4616212819510615350334515357577626816714010326204310165
Wind
(km/h)
50
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
25
SE
50
SSE
45
SSE
35
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
15
S
30
S
35
S
20
SW
35
W
45
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:35PM
3.48
11:56AM
3.82
12:23AM
3.22
12:44PM
3.47
1:16AM
3.00
1:42PM
3.15
2:22AM
2.85
2:54PM
2.94
3:40AM
2.83
4:11PM
2.89
4:49AM
2.94
5:16PM
2.99
5:43AM
3.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:23AM
0.89
7:06PM
0.84
7:02AM
1.12
7:47PM
1.09
7:46AM
1.33
8:33PM
1.31
8:45AM
1.49
9:33PM
1.45
10:06AM
1.55
10:54PM
1.48
11:39AM
1.47
12:09AM
1.37
12:43PM
1.28
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
Sunrise-8:22--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:21--8:19--8:18-
Sunset--4:23--4:24--4:27--4:28--4:30--4:30--4:32
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Rain (mm)
182432---433125-9-2--3
Temp. °C6676776812111010101111978888
Feels °C (?)-3-3-2-212-3-334245541-1-1244
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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 12 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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