Aberarth surf break

Aberarth surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 27 May 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
14.3° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Aberarth surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with W 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 Sunday (May 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 31st May)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 31st May)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.6
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
7
0.7
WSW
7
1.1
W
5
0.7
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
1
1
5
5
24
30
23
31
16
48
135
130
45
29
53
54
53
82
81
153
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
30
ESE
10
SSE
20
SSW
15
S
20
WSW
15
W
5
SE
5
SW
10
W
15
SSW
20
W
20
W
15
S
20
S
15
SSW
15
SW
25
NW
15
WNW
25
S
25
SW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:30PM3.41m
6:47AM3.60m
7:12PM3.61m
7:29AM3.70m
7:50PM3.77m
8:08AM3.77m
8:26PM3.88m
8:45AM3.80m
9:02PM3.94m
9:21AM3.79m
9:36PM3.95m
9:55AM3.72m
10:11PM3.91m
10:30AM3.61m
Low Tide
1:31AM0.97m
1:54PM0.79m
2:13AM0.87m
2:30PM0.79m
2:50AM0.79m
3:03PM0.79m
3:24AM0.74m
3:35PM0.80m
3:59AM0.72m
4:07PM0.83m
4:35AM0.74m
4:42PM0.87m
5:14AM0.80m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:05
5:03
5:03
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
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9:21
9:22
9:23
9:24
9:25
9:27
9:29
9:30
1
1
1
5
2
1
1
4
2
Temp °C
25
21
22
21
14
15
15
13
16
16
14
14
15
14
15
15
14
13
14
14
15
23
18
20
19
12
12
12
12
14
14
12
11
12
12
14
14
13
9
12
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
5
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
12
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.5
NW
4
0.8
WSW
8
Energy kJ
4
5
5
4
12
9
31
16
48
135
45
29
21
8
10
81
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.3
WSW
11
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
14
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.1
W
14
0.2
NNW
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
23
5
4
40
23
4
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
1
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
SE
2
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.6
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
5
0.7
WSW
11
0.4
S
3
0.8
WSW
7
0.7
WSW
7
1.1
W
5
0.7
WSW
9
0.3
S
3
1.3
WSW
7
Energy kJ
3
1
3
5
24
30
1
8
130
3
53
54
53
82
1
153
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
78
130
232
249
259
249
203
69
81
203
203
63
397
0
19
0
63
73
63
279
358
Best forecast wave conditions in Mid Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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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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