Surf Forecasts:
Aberavon surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WSW swell with 456 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 (Sep 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aberavon in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7AM. 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+) | 10AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you about the surf ahead for Aberavon. It’s going to be a tough stretch, so temper those expectations.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, the honest truth is there isn’t a single day I’d call a standout. The swell is around, but the wind is just relentless. There’s a long gap where conditions are too poor to recommend anything, especially through the middle of the period. Sunday the 13th morning is the only time that even sniffs a recommendation, but even then, it’s marginal. After that, the forecast goes quiet for over a week straight. For Aberavon, a blank run like this isn't unusual when the wind gods are angry.
The only real glimmer is Sunday morning, 13th September. We’re looking at a small 4ft swell from the WSW with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 154, so it’s not going to have much push. However, the wind is glassy, which is a major positive. It’ll be clean out there, which makes these small, weak waves at least rideable for the intermediate crew. It’s a beach/reef/pier setup, so with that short period, it might be a bit crumbly. Expect a few other souls out there, as crowds are sometimes a factor here.
That’s it. The rest of the period is a write-off. The wind is predominantly cross-onshore or onshore from the WSW and W, often strong, tearing up even the modest swells. The energy levels fluctuate between weak (86) and moderate (350), but the conditions never line up. By Monday the 28th morning, there’s a tiny 1ft groundswell with a long 9-second period and clean offshore wind from the ENE, but it’s just too small to get excited about. That one is for the longboarders looking for a solo glass-off, maybe.
For the next couple of weeks, keep an eye on the forecast, but don't hold your breath. When it's this poor for this long, a change is bound to come eventually.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 105 | 197 | 124 | 113 | 111 | 47 | 134 | 152 | 152 | 225 | 230 | 52 | 101 | 131 | 100 | 107 | 82 | 282 | 350 | 265 | 86 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:22AM9.08m | 8:39PM9.20m | 8:57AM8.88m | 9:14PM8.83m | 9:30AM8.51m | 9:47PM8.30m | 10:03AM7.99m | 10:21PM7.66m | 10:38AM7.38m | 10:58PM6.98m | 11:16AM6.73m | 11:42PM6.31m | 12:08PM6.12m | 00:46AM5.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:25PM0.13m | 2:43AM0.22m | 2:57PM0.36m | 3:15AM0.58m | 3:29PM0.76m | 3:46AM1.08m | 4:02PM1.30m | 4:18AM1.68m | 4:37PM1.92m | 4:55AM2.31m | 5:20PM2.57m | 5:43AM2.93m | 6:22PM3.15m | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | — | WSW 6 | W 11 | — | W 7 | — | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | W 18 | W 7 | W 13 | W 12 | — | W 14 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 105 | 197 | 124 | 101 | — | 47 | 2 | — | 152 | — | 98 | 33 | 17 | — | 6 | 89 | 14 | 11 | — | 4 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 17 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 49 | 49 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | — | — | 6 | 20 | — | — | — | — | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 113 | 111 | — | 134 | 152 | — | 225 | 230 | 43 | 101 | 131 | 100 | 107 | 82 | 282 | 350 | 265 | 86 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 60 | 60 | 144 | 144 | 144 | 434 | 367 | 154 | 60 | 324 | 339 | 367 | 363 | 60 | 146 | 323 | 598 | 323 | 323 | 247 |
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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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