Surf Forecasts:
Aberarth surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 4s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with 787 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 4s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aberarth in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberarth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 32 | 130 | 134 | 184 | 112 | 7 | 340 | 787 | 180 | 255 | 193 | 159 | 119 | 53 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 64 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:30PM3.47m | 6:10AM3.32m | 6:29PM3.82m | 6:59AM3.65m | 7:15PM4.14m | 7:41AM3.95m | 7:57PM4.37m | 8:19AM4.18m | 8:36PM4.49m | 8:56AM4.31m | 9:13PM4.49m | 9:31AM4.34m | 9:49PM4.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:58AM0.64m | 1:16PM0.80m | 1:49AM0.34m | 2:03PM0.53m | 2:31AM0.15m | 2:43PM0.35m | 3:08AM0.08m | 3:19PM0.26m | 3:41AM0.12m | 3:51PM0.26m | 4:10AM0.26m | 4:20PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | 17 | 64 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | WSW 4 | — | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | 32 | 130 | 134 | 184 | 112 | 7 | 340 | 787 | 180 | 255 | 193 | 159 | 119 | 53 | 5 | — | 7 | 20 | 56 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 258 | 160 | 693 | 513 | 397 | 259 | 321 | 357 | 559 | 513 | 440 | 440 | 402 | 233 | 81 | 184 | 194 | 333 | 403 | 402 |
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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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