Aberarth surf break

Aberarth surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 30 Jan 2026 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
7.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average 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 Friday (Jan 30) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberarth in the next 12 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 30th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 30th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 30th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Tue morning).

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
W
1.8
WSW
1.2
W
1.6
W
1.7
W
1
W
0.7
WSW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.3
W
0.4
W
0.7
W
0.9
W
0.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.2
W
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)19171616161413131216151417161614139102118
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14161927724124114524231871177343173691254386265131695738169
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
25
ESE
15
E
30
W
25
WSW
10
S
10
SSW
10
S
25
ESE
30
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
10
SSE
15
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
35
ESE
15
S
25
ESE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:58PM
3.61
6:23AM
3.91
6:52PM
3.85
7:14AM
4.25
7:40PM
4.05
8:00AM
4.52
8:24PM
4.17
8:43AM
4.67
9:05PM
4.19
9:24AM
4.67
9:45PM
4.12
10:03AM
4.54
10:23PM
3.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:56PM
0.79
1:21AM
0.76
1:51PM
0.44
2:09AM
0.50
2:39PM
0.16
2:52AM
0.31
3:21PM
-0.01
3:30AM
0.21
4:01PM
-0.04
4:06AM
0.22
4:37PM
0.05
4:38AM
0.32
5:09PM
0.25
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise8:00--7:58--7:58--7:56--7:54--7:52--7:50--
Sunset-4:58--5:00--5:01--5:04--5:06--5:07--5:09-
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
-4751-1--21-1---24-12
Temp. °C88888889899999898891010
Feels °C (?)3232355722-11651200455
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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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