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Aberavon Surf Forecast
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Aberavon surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.1° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Aberavon surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 2,116 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s 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 Saturday (May 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aberavon in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 30th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 30th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 5 | W 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | |
13 | 21 | 47 | 86 | 54 | 269 | 361 | 446 | 337 | 226 | 130 | 124 | 164 | 385 | 352 | 419 | 583 | 1042 | 2104 | 2106 | 1415 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 6:10PM7.64m | 6:29AM7.69m | 6:47PM7.84m | 7:06AM7.81m | 7:23PM7.97m | 7:42AM7.86m | 7:59PM8.00m | 8:17AM7.81m | 8:35PM7.95m | 8:53AM7.68m | 9:11PM7.82m | 9:31AM7.48m | 9:49PM7.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:55AM1.61m | 00:15AM1.54m | 12:31PM1.47m | 00:51AM1.39m | 1:07PM1.37m | 1:27AM1.30m | 1:42PM1.35m | 2:03AM1.31m | 2:17PM1.40m | 2:39AM1.40m | 2:53PM1.51m | 3:16AM1.57m | 3:29PM1.68m | 3:55AM1.77m | |||||||
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 | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 12 | W 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 7 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 |
 kJ | 13 | 15 | 28 | 86 | 54 | 269 | 361 | 228 | 337 | 226 | 130 | 124 | — | — | 348 | — | — | — | — | — | 1415 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 8 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | WSW 10 | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | 47 | 10 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 54 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | SW 16 | — | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 10 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | — | — | SW 6 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 446 | — | — | 31 | — | 164 | 385 | 352 | 419 | 583 | 1042 | 2104 | 2106 | 1358 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 193 | 144 | 0 | 13 | 144 | 61 | 144 | 146 | 61 | 12 | 0 | 144 | 60 | 61 | 81 | 438 | 438 | 762 | 442 | 269 | 120 |
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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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