Aberarth surf break

Aberarth surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 22 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
7.3° C
(Which is 1.6°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 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 23rd Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 25th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 23rd Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, near gales from the ESE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Thu
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
W
0.7
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.8
WSW
1
W
1
W
0.8
W
1
W
0.6
WSW
0.3
W
0.9
WSW
0.6
W
0.4
WSW
0.7
WSW
1.3
W
1
W
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)151413171616161510171412111012141617181614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)45320755390509529343447745130410642102472388320286422359107
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
20
SE
45
ESE
45
ESE
55
ESE
55
SE
40
SSE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
30
SE
40
SE
35
SE
15
W
10
NNW
25
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
ESE
50
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossononononcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:20PM
3.91
10:38AM
4.31
11:00PM
3.82
11:20AM
4.17
11:44PM
3.68
12:06PM
3.94
12:35AM
3.48
1:01PM
3.65
1:36AM
3.28
2:10PM
3.39
2:53AM
3.18
3:32PM
3.28
4:14AM
3.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:11PM
0.41
5:08AM
0.60
5:45PM
0.51
5:38AM
0.74
6:21PM
0.67
6:11AM
0.91
7:02PM
0.86
6:55AM
1.09
7:56PM
1.08
8:08AM
1.27
9:18PM
1.24
10:01AM
1.33
11:00PM
1.24
11:44AM
1.14
Thu
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Sunrise--8:11--8:08--8:07--8:07--8:04--8:03--8:02
Sunset4:44--4:45--4:47--4:49--4:51--4:52--4:54--
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Rain (mm)
571-46-1----210--4--16
Temp. °C977787876744464456645
Feels °C (?)5-1-2-3-4-5-1102-1-5-5-401-3011-5
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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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