Aberarth surf break

Aberarth surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 08 May 2026 BST
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Aberarth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aberarth sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberarth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Aberarth in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 13th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberarth over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
4
0.9
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
6
0.4
NE
3
0.4
ENE
3
1
N
5
0.8
NNW
5
1.1
NNW
5
1.2
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
W
4
1.3
WNW
5
1.7
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
0.4
W
5
1.3
NNW
6
1.2
NNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
111
2
4
49
29
62
70
0
4
7
87
179
204
156
8
111
87
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
NNE
10
ESE
10
NNE
15
N
20
NE
25
ENE
25
N
15
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
5
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
35
W
45
WNW
40
NW
35
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
15
N
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
12:42PM2.98m
1:08AM3.16m
1:38PM2.77m
2:11AM3.02m
2:55PM2.69m
3:30AM3.04m
4:20PM2.82m
4:44AM3.23m
5:26PM3.11m
5:43AM3.54m
6:17PM3.48m
6:33AM3.88m
7:02PM3.86m
Low Tide
7:44PM1.45m
8:43AM1.39m
8:53PM1.51m
9:51AM1.35m
10:04PM1.47m
10:56AM1.20m
11:10PM1.34m
11:54AM0.96m
00:09AM1.13m
12:46PM0.70m
1:03AM0.88m
1:34PM0.47m
1:52AM0.63m
rain showers
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clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
part cloud
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5:33
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:24
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8:52
8:53
8:55
8:58
8:59
9:00
9:01
1
3
1
1
2
2
4
2
Temp °C
14
14
13
13
14
9
12
12
9
10
11
9
11
12
12
9
10
9
10
10
9
12
13
11
10
11
4
7
5
4
4
5
5
6
7
6
-1
1
1
4
4
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
4
0.9
NNW
6
1
NNW
6
0.6
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.1
W
16
0.5
W
6
0.4
W
5
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
9
48
71
21
6
4
5
19
8
4
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
5
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
6
0.4
NE
3
0.4
ENE
3
1
N
5
0.8
NNW
5
1.1
NNW
5
1.2
NNW
5
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
W
4
1.3
WNW
5
1.7
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
6
1.2
NNW
6
Energy kJ
111
2
4
49
29
62
70
4
7
87
179
204
156
118
111
87
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
204
232
163
160
204
389
352
332
234
363
353
313
313
947
324
335
985
217
82
259
117
Best forecast wave conditions in Mid Wales
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
5
5
5
6
8
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
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Information about the Aberarth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aberarth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aberarth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aberarth 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 (Aberarth) 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 Aberarth 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 Aberarth, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mid Wales, consider staying in Aberystwyth which is 15 km (9 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 17 km (11 miles) away, Aberporth, Carmarthen and Builth Wells.

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