Aberarth surf break

Aberarth surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 18 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
12.2° C
(Which is 1.1°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberarth in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
7
0.5
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.5
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
5
1.5
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
26
16
35
0
360
732
0
84
55
65
77
55
107
63
33
32
17
8
8
7
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
25
SSW
40
SSE
30
SSW
35
SW
30
SW
30
SW
35
SW
25
S
25
S
20
SSW
20
SE
20
S
5
SSW
10
SE
5
NW
10
NNW
5
E
5
ENE
5
NNW
10
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
9:37AM4.55m
9:58PM4.59m
10:24AM4.38m
10:45PM4.48m
11:13AM4.09m
11:34PM4.27m
12:05PM3.73m
00:28AM3.99m
1:02PM3.36m
1:28AM3.70m
2:10PM3.07m
2:39AM3.47m
3:28PM2.96m
3:56AM3.38m
Low Tide
4:17AM0.19m
4:40PM0.34m
5:09AM0.22m
5:30PM0.51m
6:04AM0.33m
6:22PM0.71m
7:03AM0.50m
7:19PM0.91m
8:05AM0.67m
8:19PM1.08m
9:10AM0.80m
9:24PM1.19m
10:16AM0.87m
10:32PM1.22m
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:16
5:15
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:08
9:09
9:12
9:13
9:15
9:15
9:16
1
3
6
3
2
3
1
Temp °C
11
12
12
14
14
12
15
16
14
17
19
17
20
21
18
18
18
17
21
21
21
8
7
6
8
7
6
9
10
11
12
16
13
18
22
18
19
18
18
22
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.5
WSW
8
0.2
W
16
0.8
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
Energy kJ
37
16
35
20
84
55
65
77
54
107
63
33
32
17
8
8
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.3
W
12
0.1
W
16
0.4
WSW
13
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
2
6
24
5
55
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
7
0.9
S
4
0.8
SSW
4
1.4
WSW
5
1.5
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
5
0.4
S
3
0.3
S
3
0.3
S
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
S
2
0.3
E
2
Energy kJ
26
24
19
98
360
732
76
3
1
1
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
324
63
184
364
361
333
357
392
325
0
78
76
0
76
7
25
64
60
69
78
78
Best forecast wave conditions in Mid Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
1
1
1
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
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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