Surf Forecasts:
Aberavon surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, W swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with W 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 (Jul 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about Aberavon for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long run of poor surf conditions starting now and lasting for over a week. The first hint of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Friday the 7th of August, and even then it’s marginal. From the 27th of July right through to the afternoon of the 6th of August, it’s pretty much a write-off—small, weak swell with lousy cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. There’s a solid 10-day gap there with nothing worth paddling out for.
The only real window of interest comes in around Friday the 7th of August. The morning sees a jump in swell to 4ft from the WSW with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined swell energy finally hits a moderate 206. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve seen. This is a beach/reef/pier setup, so with that short period swell, it’ll be a bit lumpy, but there’ll be waves. It’s a glimmer of hope, not a standout. The water temperature is running about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
Honestly, if you’re desperate, the morning of the 7th is your only real shot. It’s not great, but it’s something. The rest of the forecast into the second week stays small and messy, with onshore winds and weak energy. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 10 | WSW 5 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
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 kJ | 66 | 64 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 42 | 76 | 56 | 84 | 78 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 11 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:49AM6.75m | 6:11PM7.11m | 6:32AM7.17m | 6:51PM7.56m | 7:10AM7.56m | 7:28PM7.98m | 7:46AM7.89m | 8:03PM8.30m | 8:20AM8.13m | 8:36PM8.51m | 8:54AM8.27m | 9:10PM8.60m | 9:28AM8.29m | 9:45PM8.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:57AM2.27m | 00:24AM2.03m | 12:40PM1.85m | 1:04AM1.62m | 1:17PM1.46m | 1:40AM1.26m | 1:51PM1.14m | 2:13AM1.00m | 2:24PM0.92m | 2:45AM0.83m | 2:55PM0.81m | 3:16AM0.77m | 3:27PM0.82m | 3:48AM0.83m | |||||||
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 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 33 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | SW 9 | — | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | SW 7 | — | — | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 4 | WSW 5 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 66 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | 42 | 76 | 56 | 84 | 78 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 363 | 319 | 111 | 146 | 155 | 145 | 193 | 323 | 281 | 367 | 402 | 75 | 13 | 402 | 352 | 387 | 733 | 356 | 412 | 420 | 82 |
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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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