Surf Forecasts:
Aberarth surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with 101 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberarth this week:
The surf forecast for Aberarth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aberarth in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberarth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | NNW 5 | N 4 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | E 2 | NE 4 | — | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 5 |
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5 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 75 | 19 | 21 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | on | on |
High Tide | 4:42PM2.71m | 5:32AM2.69m | 6:05PM2.90m | 6:36AM2.90m | 6:57PM3.19m | 7:18AM3.15m | 7:35PM3.50m | 7:53AM3.40m | 8:08PM3.81m | 8:25AM3.64m | 8:39PM4.09m | 8:56AM3.86m | 9:10PM4.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:27AM1.72m | 11:42PM1.64m | 12:21PM1.61m | 1:08AM1.42m | 1:25PM1.35m | 1:57AM1.13m | 2:06PM1.05m | 2:35AM0.83m | 2:41PM0.78m | 3:09AM0.56m | 3:14PM0.55m | 3:42AM0.35m | 3:47PM0.40m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 5 | — | 3 | 10 | 25 | 5 | 12 | 3 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 14 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 13 | — | NE 4 | — | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — |
12 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 75 | 19 | 21 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 9 | W 10 | — | W 14 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — |
2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | — | — | W 9 | — | W 14 | W 14 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 5 | N 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | E 4 | E 2 | — | — | — | SE 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | E 3 | — | WNW 5 |
— | 17 | 13 | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 13 | — | 3 | — | 78 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 77 | 218 | 77 | 204 | 198 | 82 | 357 | 357 | 199 | 318 | 221 | 160 | 160 | 352 | 202 | 76 | 0 | 33 | 60 | 396 |
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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.











