Surf Forecasts:
Aberavon surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with W 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 (Jul 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s talk about Aberavon. This is a beach/reef/pier setup that's exposed to south-west swell, but honestly, lookin’ at the next sixteen days, it’s a bit of a sad story. We've got water temps sittin' around 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only highlight.
The whole first week is pretty much a write-off. From Saturday the 25th right through to the end of July, the wind is an absolute pain in the neck – mostly cross-on or cross, and often fresh to moderate in strength. Swell heights are tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and with periods down around 4 to 7 seconds, you’re dealing with weak, short-period wind slop. The combined energy is weak, with values mostly under 100. We’ve got a few days of light wind, but the swell just isn't there. It’s a long gap of poor conditions.
Moving into the first week of August, things don't really change much. A bit more swell shows up on Saturday the 1st in the afternoon – a touch over 4 ft from the WSW with a 7-second period and combined energy of 128, which is moderate. But it's got a gentle cross-on breeze, so it’s gonna be soft and choppy. That’s about as good as it gets for a while, which isn’t sayin’ much.
The latter half of the forecast, around the 9th of August, sees a small pulse of energy. Sunday morning the 9th shows a touch over 4 ft from the west with a 7-second period and combined energy of 232, which is moderate. That’s the biggest energy we see. But, again, the wind is cross or cross-on at 15 mph, makin’ it lumpy and messy. There is no standout session here. The best of a bad bunch is that Saturday afternoon the 1st or the Sunday morning the 9th, but neither is anything to write home about. For beginners, most days are manageable size-wise under 5 ft, but the onshore wind makes it a bumpy ride. Honestly, the whole setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddleboard.
There’s just nothing to get excited about at Aberavon in this window. It’s a proper flat spell with only the faintest flicker of life.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 11 | W 10 | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 |
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 kJ | 30 | 64 | 157 | 184 | 89 | 56 | 51 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 35 | 89 | 45 | 36 | 15 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:26PM6.30m | 4:57AM6.37m | 5:24PM6.66m | 5:49AM6.75m | 6:11PM7.11m | 6:32AM7.17m | 6:51PM7.56m | 7:10AM7.56m | 7:28PM7.98m | 7:46AM7.89m | 8:03PM8.30m | 8:20AM8.13m | 8:36PM8.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:38PM2.79m | 11:05AM2.66m | 11:36PM2.45m | 11:57AM2.27m | 00:24AM2.03m | 12:40PM1.85m | 1:04AM1.62m | 1:17PM1.46m | 1:40AM1.26m | 1:51PM1.14m | 2:13AM1.00m | 2:24PM0.92m | 2:45AM0.83m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 89 | — | — | 25 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 45 | 36 | 15 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 30 | 64 | 157 | 184 | — | 56 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 35 | 89 | 45 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 425 | 503 | 759 | 367 | 155 | 353 | 310 | 193 | 95 | 167 | 145 | 173 | 323 | 243 | 32 | 366 | 0 | 32 | 200 | 85 |
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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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