Surf Forecasts:
Aberavon surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WSW swell with 389 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 (Sep 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's break this down for Aberavon. It's going to be a slow start, no bones about it. The first part of the forecast is mostly small, weak, and bumpy, with the wind from the south and southwest wrecking any chance of clean surf. The energy is right down there, in the weak range – think scores like 30 and 69. You won't miss much if you stay on the beach this week.
Your first real chance to get wet is on Sunday, September 13th. It's not big, around 3ft, but the wind has swung around to a light offshore from the north-northwest, cleaning it right up. The energy is moderate, up to 267, and it's the best shape you'll see for days. It's not a classic, but it's surfable and way better than anything else on offer.
After that, it's a return to the usual small, weak stuff until the following weekend. I'm talking average waves of 1 to 2 feet and poor conditions. Honestly, it's not worth the rubber.
Now, here's where you need to circle the date. Look at Sunday, September 20th. It’s over a week away, so don't book the time off just yet, but the long-range models are showing a legitimate swell. We're talking a solid 7ft on Sunday morning. The period is a bit short at 8 seconds, but the energy is strong at 810. The wind is light from the north and the lineup looks clean. That’s a big day for Aberavon, and it's going to be heavy – that's one for the experienced surfers only.
The morning after, Monday the 21st, is also looking interesting. The swell drops to a friendlier 3-4ft, but the wind goes completely glassy. That could be a really clean, fun day with some good sets rolling through.
So, a couple of solid options, but you've got to be patient. The Sunday the 13th is the most reliable bet in the near term, but that bigger, cleaner swell around the 20th and 21st is the one that has the potential to be a proper standout.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
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 kJ | 13 | 140 | 339 | 181 | 113 | 72 | 69 | 198 | 217 | 214 | 56 | 100 | 69 | 27 | 51 | 89 | 62 | 34 | 74 | 57 | 50 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 6:27AM8.34m | 6:46PM8.89m | 7:08AM8.80m | 7:26PM9.25m | 7:46AM9.05m | 8:04PM9.35m | 8:22AM9.08m | 8:39PM9.20m | 8:57AM8.88m | 9:14PM8.83m | 9:30AM8.51m | 9:47PM8.30m | 10:03AM7.99m | 10:21PM7.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:37PM0.71m | 1:02AM0.34m | 1:16PM0.30m | 1:38AM0.07m | 1:51PM0.11m | 2:12AM0.04m | 2:25PM0.13m | 2:43AM0.22m | 2:57PM0.36m | 3:15AM0.58m | 3:29PM0.76m | 3:46AM1.08m | 4:02PM1.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | — | W 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 2 | 339 | 181 | 113 | 72 | — | — | 217 | 214 | 49 | 100 | 69 | 25 | 51 | 89 | 62 | 22 | 74 | 57 | 50 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | 56 | — | — | 27 | 8 | 3 | 24 | 34 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 140 | 315 | — | — | — | 69 | 198 | 199 | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 352 | 210 | 116 | 13 | 75 | 111 | 158 | 323 | 126 | 0 | 60 | 41 | 144 | 144 | 11 | 121 | 434 | 13 | 331 | 32 | 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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