Aberarth Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.29° N 4.18° W

Aberarth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aberarth sea temperature is
15.4°C
1.5° 

Aberarth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Aberarth surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 3,253 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 (Oct 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberarth in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 22nd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 28th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 28th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed morning). Mainly gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the S by Sun night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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112
61
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45
1407
638
329
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429
1533
2081
1191
307
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535
851
1376
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Wind (km/h)
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15
WSW
25
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15
S
35
SE
65
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40
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High Tide
5:24AM2.69m
5:38PM3.08m
6:10AM3.01m
6:19PM3.42m
6:45AM3.37m
6:56PM3.78m
7:20AM3.74m
7:33PM4.11m
7:55AM4.08m
8:10PM4.39m
8:32AM4.35m
8:49PM4.57m
9:10AM4.52m
9:30PM4.62m
Low Tide
11:48AM1.39m
00:29AM1.06m
12:41PM1.12m
1:13AM0.75m
1:25PM0.84m
1:52AM0.48m
2:04PM0.60m
2:29AM0.28m
2:43PM0.40m
3:06AM0.17m
3:21PM0.27m
3:44AM0.17m
4:00PM0.23m
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Temp °C
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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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