Surf Forecasts:
Aberavon surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WSW swell with 128 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 (Aug 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Aberavon's got lined up.
Not a lot going on, to be honest. We've got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf kicking off from Friday, August 7th. Right through until the 20th, you're looking at waves mostly under 2 feet, and a lot of it is going to be choppy or blown out with onshore winds. The swell comes from the WSW or W, which is the open direction for the beach, but it's just not producing. There's a little pulse on Wednesday, August 12th where the period picks up a bit with a clean cross-offshore breeze, but the waves are still only about 1.3 feet. The energy in the water is weak (43-55). It's a real frustrating stretch of flatness.
The one proper pulse comes right at the end. On the morning of Thursday, August 20th, we finally see the wave height hit 4.6 feet from the west, with a clean offshore wind out of the north at 16 mph. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 137, the best we've seen. It's not massive, but with clean conditions, this is going to be your best bet for a session. It's a long way out, so don't get too attached yet.
Then on Friday, August 21st, the swell gets even bigger at 5 feet from the west with an 8-second period, pumping the energy up to 294. That's a legit swell, but the wind swings onshore from the SW, which will absolutely trash the surface. That's expert-only territory due to the size and chop. Beginners, stay well away. The water is about 69° on that opening Friday, which is much warmer than usual.
So basically, you're waiting for the morning of the 20th for a clean but small window. Everything else is mostly a no-go for a decent paddle.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 9 | SW 9 | WSW 7 | W 9 | W 3 | W 3 | W 8 | W 5 | W 4 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 |
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 kJ | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 42 | 55 | 45 | 59 | 77 | 72 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:20PM6.88m | 1:59AM6.81m | 2:42PM6.74m | 3:26AM6.80m | 4:06PM7.01m | 4:45AM7.19m | 5:17PM7.61m | 5:48AM7.77m | 6:14PM8.29m | 6:41AM8.35m | 7:03PM8.88m | 7:27AM8.78m | 7:47PM9.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:25PM2.28m | 8:08AM2.39m | 8:54PM2.38m | 9:38AM2.33m | 10:23PM2.08m | 10:58AM1.91m | 11:35PM1.51m | 12:00PM1.32m | 00:31AM0.89m | 12:51PM0.77m | 1:19AM0.39m | 1:35PM0.35m | 2:01AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 4 | — | SW 9 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 3 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 42 | 55 | 45 | 59 | 39 | 72 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | W 6 | SW 6 | — | W 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | WSW 11 | W 3 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 24 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | W 10 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | W 5 | — | ESE 2 | ESE 2 | SE 2 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 9 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 77 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 339 | 356 | 352 | 341 | 199 | 199 | 199 | 367 | 367 | 199 | 199 | 199 | 383 | 324 | 60 | 54 | 184 | 13 | 13 | 184 | 13 |
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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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