Surf Forecasts:
Aberavon surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, W swell with 95 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, I won't sugarcoat it – we're looking at a flat spell here at Aberavon. This stretch of coast is locked into a real quiet pattern, so don't be holding your breath for anything rideable for a good while.
Looking at the next few days, we've got nothing doing. From Tuesday 21st July right through to the end of the month, the swell is barely a whisper. We're talking 0.3ft to maybe 1ft on a good day, with periods all over the shop – 3 seconds up to 11 seconds, but it doesn't matter because there's no energy behind it. The combined swell energy is a measly 2 to 20 (weak) most days, and the wind is constantly cross-onshore or onshore, chopping up what little bump there is. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is a solid 9°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that's very unusual, if you're planning a swim.
We do see a small lift from the 1st of August into the 2nd. The swell bumps up to 2ft on the Saturday morning, with a longer 11-second period from the WSW, and the energy climbs to 113 (moderate) by Saturday afternoon. But the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore, making it lumpy and messy. That's more of a kite-surfing day than a proper paddle session. It's too small and wind-affected for a decent wave. Sunday the 2nd stays similar – 2ft to 3ft from the WSW, but again cross-onshore winds with moderate to fresh breezes keep it choppy. The energy on Sunday afternoon hits 141 (moderate), but the quality is poor.
The only real glimmer of hope comes right at the tail end. On Tuesday the 4th of August, we finally get a break in the wind. The morning shows an ESE cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph (clean), and by the afternoon it goes totally glassy with no wind. The swell is tiny though – just 1.0ft to 1ft from the WSW with a short 7-second period and weak energy (11 to 18). It's surfable for a longboard or a foiler, but not what anyone would call a standout. If you're desperate for a glide, that glassy Tuesday afternoon is the best you're gonna get. The crowds at Aberavon (United Kingdom) can show up sometimes, so you might have company for those tiny waves.
Other than that brief window, this 16-day outlook is a write-off for decent surf. It's one of those periods where the ocean just goes to sleep. Forecasts can change, but for now, keep the board in the van.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 3 | NW 3 | W 5 | W 4 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
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 kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 45 | 62 | 57 | 95 | 92 | 78 | 24 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 00:32AM7.04m | 12:59PM6.65m | 1:27AM6.51m | 2:01PM6.29m | 2:36AM6.17m | 3:14PM6.15m | 3:51AM6.14m | 4:26PM6.30m | 4:57AM6.37m | 5:24PM6.66m | 5:49AM6.75m | 6:11PM7.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM2.03m | 6:43AM2.25m | 7:07PM2.50m | 7:39AM2.68m | 8:12PM2.84m | 8:47AM2.92m | 9:26PM2.94m | 10:00AM2.91m | 10:38PM2.79m | 11:05AM2.66m | 11:36PM2.45m | 11:57AM2.27m | 00:24AM2.03m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — |
 | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 3 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 3 | W 8 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | NW 4 | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 7 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | NW 3 | W 5 | W 4 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 20 | — | 62 | 57 | 95 | 92 | 78 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 843 | 191 | 410 | 810 | 335 | 137 | 213 | 213 | 459 | 705 | 442 | 778 | 425 | 13 | 367 | 366 | 13 | 158 | 347 | 193 |
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