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Aberarth surf break

Aberarth surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 08 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
10.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 (Dec 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 3PM. 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 (Dec 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 12th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 12th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 9th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the S by Fri night).

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
3
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
0.5
W
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
W
0.4
W
1.2
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.8
SW
1.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
Period(s) (?)17121313121215910131313121614689101213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8374153088175282056011010816660829029826340664106339552712406345
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
50
S
45
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
25
SSW
35
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
15
WNW
15
SW
15
S
15
S
25
SSW
35
SSW
30
S
35
S
35
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:22PM
3.89
10:43AM
4.22
11:12PM
3.55
11:34AM
3.92
12:06AM
3.22
12:31PM
3.61
1:09AM
2.98
1:36PM
3.35
2:23AM
2.87
2:49PM
3.20
3:37AM
2.91
3:58PM
3.17
4:37AM
3.06
4:55PM
3.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:29AM
0.73
6:12PM
0.52
6:19AM
0.93
7:07PM
0.73
7:12AM
1.12
8:03PM
0.91
8:09AM
1.27
9:02PM
1.05
9:12AM
1.36
10:03PM
1.13
10:19AM
1.37
11:01PM
1.14
11:23AM
1.29
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
Sunrise-8:12--8:14--8:15--8:15--8:17--8:18--8:18-
Sunset--4:04--4:02--4:02--4:02--4:02--4:02--4:02
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
20132------24---------3
Temp. °C1414121111109101111101081010999111111
Feels °C (?)653454535566454222455
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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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