Surf Forecasts:
Aberavon surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with 118 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aberavon in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s 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 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Aberavon’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you, it’s a grim outlook for the most part. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak, and messy waves before we finally see a pulse of energy arrive.
The opening days are nothing to write home about. From Friday 7th August right through to the morning of Tuesday 19th August, it’s a proper desert. We’re talking about a solid 12-day gap with barely a ripple worth paddling for. The swell is miniscule, mostly under 2ft, and the winds are all over the shop, mostly onshore or cross-shore, making a mess of things. The combined energy is pitiful, often in single digits or low double figures, so you’re just fighting the chop for nothing.
Finally, there’s a flicker of hope on the morning of Wednesday 19th August. The wind goes clean and offshore from the ENE, and the swell builds to 4ft from the WSW with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 152. It’s not perfect, but it’s surfable – the first proper look we’ve had. The day after, Thursday 20th August morning, also has potential. The swell holds at 4ft from the WSW, and the wind is light and cross from the SSE. The combined energy is a solid 333, which is the strongest we’ll see in the whole run. This is the standout moment. The water is a balmy 69°, which is a whopping 8° above average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
The direction from the SW is right on the money for Aberavon’s optimum. The size is manageable for intermediates, but it’s not a beginner wave at 4ft. The period is short, so expect a bit of a lumpy, close-outy feel on the beach, but with that clean wind, it’ll be a million times better than the flat spell. After that, it backs off again into the weekend, with smaller, messier leftovers.
So, the long and short of it is: wait it out. The only real window is the morning of Thursday 20th August. That’s your best bet. It’s been a long wait, but that one morning should offer some clean, fun-sized waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 4 | W 9 | SW 9 | WSW 7 | W 9 | WSW 3 | W 3 | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 |
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 kJ | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 35 | 55 | 62 | 59 | 69 | 71 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 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 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 4 | — | SW 9 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 3 | W 4 | SW 6 | W 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 35 | 55 | 62 | 59 | 69 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | W 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | — | W 5 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 2 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | WSW 3 | — | W 3 | W 4 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 356 | 367 | 330 | 199 | 199 | 437 | 367 | 199 | 199 | 199 | 199 | 383 | 367 | 60 | 287 | 33 | 0 | 13 | 378 | 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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