Surf Forecasts:
Aberavon surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, W swell with 244 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with WSW swell.
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 (Sep 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim run ahead for Aberavon. The next week and a half is a write-off. We're looking at a solid block of poor conditions from now through to Monday, 23 September. Onshore winds are the main culprit here, chewing up what little swell we get. The combined swell energy sits mostly between 54 and 397, but it’s messy, choppy, and not worth a paddle.
Tuesday, 24 September, the tide starts to turn. Early morning shows a glimmer of hope with a glassy 6ft swell from the west, combined energy of 383, and clean conditions. That’s your first proper look-in, but it's just a teaser.
The true standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Friday, 25 September, through the morning. We’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the WSW with 8-second period and a whopping combined energy of 792. The wind will be dead calm, glassy. That's the session. The afternoon gets a bit more complicated with a light cross-onshore, so hit it early. This one’s a solid intermediate pick, with a bit more power behind it.
But the real gold is Saturday, 26 September. This is the one to circle on your calendar. Early morning we’re looking at a 7ft groundswell from the WSW, period of 9 seconds, and combined energy of 1134. With the wind going glassy from the ENE, you’re looking at peaky, clean waves. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but at 7ft, it’s a bit heavy for beginners. Expect crowd levels to be possible with how good that window looks. The swell direction from the WSW matches up well with what Aberavon likes.
After that, the models get a bit hazy. We might see another pulse around Wednesday, 23 September, but the onshore wind looks to ruin it again. So in short, you've got a long wait, but a killer weekend on the horizon. Keep the 25th and the 26th free.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 8 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 181 | 113 | 72 | 125 | 166 | 212 | 108 | 163 | 86 | 82 | 76 | 73 | 50 | 121 | 163 | 202 | 183 | 48 | 19 | 49 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:08AM8.80m | 7:26PM9.25m | 7:46AM9.05m | 8:04PM9.35m | 8:22AM9.08m | 8:39PM9.20m | 8:57AM8.88m | 9:14PM8.83m | 9:30AM8.51m | 9:47PM8.30m | 10:03AM7.99m | 10:21PM7.66m | 10:38AM7.38m | 10:58PM6.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:16PM0.30m | 1:38AM0.07m | 1:51PM0.11m | 2:12AM0.04m | 2:25PM0.13m | 2:43AM0.22m | 2:57PM0.36m | 3:15AM0.58m | 3:29PM0.76m | 3:46AM1.08m | 4:02PM1.30m | 4:18AM1.68m | 4:37PM1.92m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 11 | — | W 8 | WSW 9 | — | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 181 | 113 | 72 | 48 | — | 212 | 108 | 163 | 86 | 82 | 76 | 73 | 2 | — | 163 | 202 | — | 48 | 18 | 17 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | WSW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | W 6 | — | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 125 | 166 | 188 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | 121 | — | 10 | 183 | 21 | 19 | 49 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 57 | 144 | 310 | 281 | 32 | 75 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 0 | 770 | 434 | 154 | 904 | 367 | 144 | 375 | 311 | 193 |
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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).
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