Surf Forecasts:
Aberavon surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberavon this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aberavon in the next 16 days are 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the local stretch.
Honestly, I've got to be straight with you – this is a tough one. The swell window is looking pretty quiet for the next couple of weeks. There's nothing on the table that's going to get your heart racing, and honestly, there's not a single standout session to call out. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf.
The first bit of swell we see is Thursday, the 30th of July, but it's a non-starter. A tiny 2ft W swell with a short period of 5 seconds is just not going to do anything. The wind is a cross breeze up to 15 mph with moderate energy (35). It's just poor surf conditions. Friday and Saturday are much the same story with a mix of small, weak swells and choppy, onshore winds. The energy is very low, all under 100.
Sunday, the 2nd of August, is a bit of a tease. The swell drops to a tiny 1ft from the WSW, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. It’s clean, but there’s just no push in the water. The combined energy is a measly 13.
From Monday the 3rd right through to the end of the run, we're looking at waves that are barely a ripple. For the next week and a half, the swell stays under 2ft, with the energy dropping to single digits. The wind is mostly clean or offshore, but with no swell, you're just looking at a flat lake. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to report there.
The setup at Aberavon, being a beach/reef/pier, just doesn't have the juice for any kind of paddle surfing. Honestly, when it's this small and we get some wind, it might be more interesting for the kite surfers, but for the rest of us, the board can stay in the car.
Stay patient, and keep your eyes on the charts. Things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 11 |
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 kJ | 20 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 9 | 15 | 59 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:46AM7.89m | 8:03PM8.30m | 8:20AM8.13m | 8:36PM8.51m | 8:54AM8.27m | 9:10PM8.60m | 9:28AM8.29m | 9:45PM8.54m | 10:03AM8.20m | 10:21PM8.36m | 10:42AM7.98m | 11:02PM8.04m | 11:25AM7.65m | 11:48PM7.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:51PM1.14m | 2:13AM1.00m | 2:24PM0.92m | 2:45AM0.83m | 2:55PM0.81m | 3:16AM0.77m | 3:27PM0.82m | 3:48AM0.83m | 4:00PM0.94m | 4:23AM1.00m | 4:37PM1.17m | 5:02AM1.29m | 5:21PM1.52m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 8 | W 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 9 | W 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 13 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 4 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | E 2 | ESE 2 | E 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 3 |
| kJ | 20 | 17 | — | 8 | 19 | — | — | 59 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 367 | 404 | 366 | 200 | 216 | 216 | 435 | 216 | 199 | 213 | 85 | 27 | 27 | 184 | 27 | 215 | 290 | 393 | 432 | 374 | 170 |
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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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