Aberarth surf break

Aberarth surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 12 Dec 2025 GMT
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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
10.6° C
(Which is 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 Saturday (Dec 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberarth in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 13th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 18th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 19th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
3
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
W
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.5
W
1.7
WSW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
WSW
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.5
W
1.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)18181614891010111113161514681021191812
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6754082531004335397993774081871301297366101341356682470150368
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
15
S
20
S
35
SSW
35
SSW
40
S
45
S
45
S
5
NW
5
NNW
15
NNW
5
N
0
WNW
15
SSE
35
S
45
S
10
WNW
15
ESE
55
SSE
50
SSE
45
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononglassglassoffcross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:23AM
2.87
2:49PM
3.20
3:37AM
2.91
3:58PM
3.17
4:37AM
3.06
4:55PM
3.24
5:25AM
3.25
5:43PM
3.35
6:07AM
3.45
6:25PM
3.48
6:45AM
3.62
7:03PM
3.60
7:21AM
3.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:02PM
1.05
9:12AM
1.36
10:03PM
1.13
10:19AM
1.37
11:01PM
1.14
11:23AM
1.29
11:53PM
1.10
12:17PM
1.17
12:37AM
1.04
1:01PM
1.03
1:17AM
0.96
1:41PM
0.90
1:54AM
0.87
Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise--8:17--8:18--8:18--8:19--8:21--8:21--8:22
Sunset4:02--4:02--4:02--4:02--4:02--4:02--4:04--
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-------1771----1510212231
Temp. °C10910101010111210999978101111121211
Feels °C (?)764322239767810234122
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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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