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Aberarth surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.4° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 20th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 20th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 20th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberarth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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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WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | |
917 | 594 | 140 | 48 | 59 | 52 | 75 | 63 | 59 | 50 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 11:13AM4.09m | 11:34PM4.27m | 12:05PM3.73m | 00:28AM3.99m | 1:02PM3.36m | 1:28AM3.70m | 2:10PM3.07m | 2:39AM3.47m | 3:28PM2.96m | 3:56AM3.38m | 4:44PM3.03m | 5:04AM3.41m | 5:43PM3.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:04AM0.33m | 6:22PM0.71m | 7:03AM0.50m | 7:19PM0.91m | 8:05AM0.67m | 8:19PM1.08m | 9:10AM0.80m | 9:24PM1.19m | 10:16AM0.87m | 10:32PM1.22m | 11:22AM0.88m | 11:39PM1.17m | 12:21PM0.85m | 00:40AM1.08m | |||||||
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 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 4 |
 kJ | — | — | 140 | 20 | — | 52 | 75 | 63 | 59 | 50 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 13 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | S 3 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | S 2 | SSW 2 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 917 | 594 | 1 | 48 | 59 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 217 | 203 | 0 | 76 | 78 | 25 | 76 | 63 | 25 | 60 | 63 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 69 | 82 | 69 |
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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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