Aberarth Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.29° N 4.18° W

Aberarth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aberarth sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.1° 

Aberarth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Aberarth surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, W swell with 2,954 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Oct 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberarth in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 28th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 28th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 25th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue morning, light winds from the S by Wed night).

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
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Friday
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(10 max)
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
3
WSW
10
4
W
10
3.5
W
8
3
WNW
8
1.3
W
6
0.7
WSW
5
2.1
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
7
2.1
W
6
1.6
WSW
8
1.1
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
7
0.5
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
1807
2792
1786
968
110
24
821
1724
1944
764
367
324
147
121
59
19
41
131
140
93
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
55
WSW
55
W
55
WNW
50
WNW
25
WSW
50
SSE
45
SW
50
SSW
45
WSW
40
W
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
35
SSE
30
S
25
NW
25
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
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cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
7:33PM4.11m
7:55AM4.08m
8:10PM4.39m
8:32AM4.35m
8:49PM4.57m
9:10AM4.52m
9:30PM4.62m
9:50AM4.56m
10:12PM4.51m
10:32AM4.47m
10:57PM4.27m
11:18AM4.26m
11:46PM3.90m
Low Tide
2:04PM0.60m
2:29AM0.28m
2:43PM0.40m
3:06AM0.17m
3:21PM0.27m
3:44AM0.17m
4:00PM0.23m
4:22AM0.27m
4:43PM0.28m
5:04AM0.47m
5:31PM0.43m
5:51AM0.72m
6:29PM0.64m
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 mm
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13
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Temp °C
13
16
11
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11
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Feels °C
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10
8
7
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7
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9
8
9
8
9
5
6
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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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