Aberarth surf break

Aberarth surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 11 Apr 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
10.0° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 12th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 16th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 11th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
2
WSW
1.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.9
WSW
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.6
W
1.4
WSW
1
WSW
0.6
W
0.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)96912106910997888991614131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10026310102277698186103525026142634101173207128182237210444
Wind
(km/h)
45
SSE
40
SW
45
SSW
45
SW
35
WSW
25
WSW
15
SE
20
S
15
W
10
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSW
30
SW
35
SSW
35
SW
25
WSW
15
S
30
S
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoffoffcrossoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:49AM
2.72
3:54PM
2.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:34AM
1.59
10:59PM
1.61
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
Sunrise-6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16-
Sunset--8:07--8:07--8:09--8:12--8:13--8:15--8:16
mod rain
light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
92351--12-2--212----2
Temp. °C978899610107911121313101212101311
Feels °C (?)-2-2-2-212256427677457767
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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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