Surf Forecasts:
Aberarth surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, WSW swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WSW 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 (Aug 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberarth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | W 4 | NW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | WSW 6 |
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6 | 3 | 35 | 44 | 98 | 33 | 159 | 88 | 22 | 17 | 26 | 22 | 170 | 249 | 272 | 105 | 112 | 77 | 78 | 123 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:43PM4.47m | 10:00AM4.17m | 10:17PM4.53m | 10:35AM4.21m | 10:53PM4.48m | 11:13AM4.15m | 11:32PM4.31m | 11:53AM3.99m | 00:15AM4.03m | 12:38PM3.73m | 1:05AM3.67m | 1:33PM3.42m | 2:08AM3.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:18PM0.32m | 4:46AM0.19m | 4:49PM0.33m | 5:17AM0.26m | 5:19PM0.42m | 5:48AM0.41m | 5:48PM0.57m | 6:18AM0.64m | 6:16PM0.78m | 6:50AM0.91m | 6:53PM1.02m | 7:40AM1.20m | 8:17PM1.27m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | NW 4 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | WSW 6 |
6 | 3 | 11 | 44 | — | — | 47 | 40 | 5 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 10 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 |
— | — | 35 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | NNE 4 | — | SSW 2 | SW 8 | W 4 | NW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SSW 3 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | NW 4 |
2 | 1 | — | 1 | 98 | 33 | 159 | 88 | 22 | 17 | 26 | 1 | 170 | 249 | 272 | 105 | 112 | 77 | 78 | 123 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 331 | 202 | 63 | 121 | 395 | 501 | 392 | 63 | 78 | 203 | 203 | 349 | 358 | 361 | 268 | 402 | 978 | 465 | 573 | 440 | 78 |
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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.











