Surf Forecasts:
Aberavon surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, WSW swell with 42 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberavon this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aberavon in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s be real with you. I’ve looked at the charts and, honestly, it’s a pretty tough stretch for Aberavon over the next 16 days. The surf is going to be scarce, and for most of the time, it's a case of “don’t bother.”
Right from the start, we’ve got flat conditions. From Sunday 12th July right through to nearly the end of the month, the consistent picture is poor surf. There’s a long gap of over a week with nothing worth paddling out for. The only flicker of something bigger doesn’t show up until Wednesday 22nd July, where we see a 6ft swell rolling in from the W, cross-on shore with a period of 8 seconds. The combined swell energy here jumps to a moderate 377, so there’s some grunt behind it, but the wind is going to mess it up, making it look choppy and bumpy. That’s really an experts-only kind of day, and even then it’s not ideal. That same day the afternoon gets messy with stronger wind.
Another small pulse on Thursday 23rd July morning brings 5ft from the WNW (346 energy), but again it’s cross-on with a period of 7 seconds. The quality is simply not there for a good session. Crowds can be possible at Aberavon, but with this lack of quality, you likely won't be competing for waves.
Water temperature is noted as 68°F on the first day with an anomaly of 8°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a very unusual warm spell in the water, but it doesn’t matter when there's nothing to ride. The wind is a cross-off from the East early on, keeping things clean, but the swell is negligible.
After the 23rd, everything fades away again. The last few days of July and into Monday 27th see barely any noticeable swell. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore. There’s nothing that I can point to as a standout. If you are desperate, the morning of the 22nd is the only pulse that might offer a wave, but it's a poor-quality option for those who know what they're doing. It's one of those long, quiet spells. Forecasts can always change, but right now, it’s best to keep the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the ENE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | E 3 | SW 19 | W 12 | SW 18 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 |
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 kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 42 | 28 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:24PM7.83m | 5:54AM8.02m | 6:21PM8.37m | 6:49AM8.45m | 7:14PM8.85m | 7:40AM8.76m | 8:02PM9.16m | 8:27AM8.89m | 8:48PM9.27m | 9:12AM8.82m | 9:33PM9.13m | 9:56AM8.56m | 10:17PM8.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:00AM1.57m | 11:34PM1.31m | 12:02PM1.16m | 00:33AM0.85m | 12:57PM0.77m | 1:27AM0.46m | 1:47PM0.47m | 2:16AM0.23m | 2:33PM0.34m | 3:02AM0.21m | 3:18PM0.40m | 3:46AM0.38m | 4:01PM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 26 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 16 | 23 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | SW 19 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | — | W 8 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 15 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | — | 10 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 12 | 42 | 28 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 432 | 145 | 362 | 449 | 146 | 137 | 85 | 93 | 145 | 145 | 232 | 210 | 194 | 85 | 85 | 93 | 32 | 35 | 68 | 598 | 404 |
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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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