Aberavon surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 BST
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Aberavon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aberavon sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberavon this week:

The surf forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberavon in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 15th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 15th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
1.9
W
7
1.8
W
8
1.1
W
7
1.4
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
5
0.8
W
6
0.5
W
7
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
W
7
0.5
W
5
0.5
WSW
4
0.6
W
5
0.9
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
7
1.2
SW
9
1.6
SW
9
1.7
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
338
398
120
188
63
49
23
8
10
4
13
11
18
232
84
84
66
127
237
397
533
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
35
NW
30
NW
35
NNW
30
NNW
15
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
10
S
25
WSW
10
SW
25
WNW
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
15
S
30
SSE
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
4:31PM7.33m
4:53AM7.81m
5:21PM7.98m
5:42AM8.39m
6:07PM8.56m
6:29AM8.86m
6:52PM8.99m
7:15AM9.14m
7:37PM9.22m
8:01AM9.18m
8:23PM9.22m
8:48AM8.98m
9:10PM8.99m
Low Tide
10:16AM1.73m
10:37PM1.64m
11:04AM1.17m
11:25PM1.07m
11:49AM0.67m
00:10AM0.57m
12:33PM0.32m
00:55AM0.22m
1:18PM0.16m
1:41AM0.08m
2:02PM0.21m
2:28AM0.17m
2:49PM0.45m
3:17AM0.47m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:57
8:58
9:00
9:00
9:02
9:04
9:06
1
6
1
3
1
5
2
Temp °C
11
12
9
11
11
8
12
11
8
11
12
11
11
11
10
12
11
13
16
15
13
2
4
3
3
4
4
6
5
3
7
6
9
5
4
4
8
8
11
12
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
1.1
W
7
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.8
W
6
0.5
W
7
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
W
5
0.5
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
12
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.9
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
7
1
WSW
9
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
11
10
120
9
8
49
23
8
10
2
11
15
70
62
84
21
127
158
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
10
8
4
2
4
1
2
6
24
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
7
1.8
W
8
0.6
NNW
4
1.4
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.9
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
7
0.5
SSE
3
1.2
SW
9
1.6
SW
9
1.7
WSW
10
Energy kJ
338
398
12
188
63
8
4
13
18
232
84
66
6
237
397
533
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
767
985
434
897
215
0
331
331
335
155
335
323
339
375
323
144
77
437
41
353
144
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - South East
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Aberavon Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aberavon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aberavon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aberavon 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 (Aberavon) 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 Aberavon 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 Wales - South East? If you are looking for accommodation near Aberavon, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wales - South East, consider staying in Briton Ferry which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Wales - South East where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Neath Abbey which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Neath, Swansea and Clydach.

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