Aberarth surf break

Aberarth surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 24 Aug 2025 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
19.0° C
(Which is 3.0°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberarth in the next 12 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 26th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberarth over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
W
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.6
W
0.8
W
1.2
WSW
0.5
W
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
W
1.3
W
1.7
W
1.6
WNW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)18889918171615858847956657
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1112122828272474787200197691098022125125861741593760
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
5
WNW
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSW
20
S
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
SSE
25
SW
30
WSW
15
S
25
SSW
30
SW
15
SSW
15
W
20
W
25
NW
20
W
20
W
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:41PM
4.50
10:00AM
4.08
10:17PM
4.46
10:35AM
4.03
10:51PM
4.32
11:08AM
3.91
11:24PM
4.08
11:40AM
3.72
11:57PM
3.78
12:12PM
3.49
12:30AM
3.45
12:46PM
3.23
1:07AM
3.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:23PM
0.33
4:51AM
0.16
4:51PM
0.36
5:18AM
0.28
5:16PM
0.45
5:43AM
0.46
5:40PM
0.59
6:06AM
0.68
6:06PM
0.78
6:30AM
0.92
6:35PM
1.01
6:59AM
1.19
7:13PM
1.27
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunrise6:13--6:15--6:16--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--
Sunset-8:22--8:21--8:19--8:15--8:14--8:12--8:09-
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clear
rain showers
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
-----2--64-13531-3--7
Temp. °C222118252417181915181814171714161716151615
Feels °C (?)212017212015131312131211131310131413121211
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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 12 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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