Surf Forecasts:
Aberavon surf forecast from 10 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, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 209 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. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aberavon in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM.
| 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 | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour, yeah?
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a grim start. We’ve got a solid block of days where the surf is just not happening. From now right through to the 21st of August, the swell is tiny and weak, mostly under 2ft, and onshore wind messes it up a lot of the time. A few mornings clean up with light offshore or glassy conditions, but there’s just no energy to work with. For example, on the 17th Monday afternoon we get a glassy 1.0ft wave with a period of 8 seconds, but the combined energy is only 14 – that’s barely a ripple. It’s a long quiet stretch for Aberavon.
Then, things finally start to look interesting around the 22nd of August. That Saturday morning, we’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the W, with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 970 – that’s a serious amount of power. Wind is cross-off from the NNW, so the surface should be clean. That is the standout of the whole forecast. The only catch: at 7ft and with that kind of energy, this is getting into expert territory. It’s a beach-and-reef setup, so expect it to be a bit of a handful. Crowds are possible here, so get out early.
The afternoon of the 22nd still holds at 6ft with clean cross-off wind, but the period drops to 8 seconds, making it a bit more chop-friendly. Still a good session, just not as quality as the morning.
From the 23rd onwards, we start to fade again. Sunday morning the 23rd has 5ft with a cross wind, nothing special, and the energy drops. By the 24th and 25th, we’re back to tiny waist-high dribble and mostly poor conditions. The 25th Tuesday morning has a glassy 2ft wave with a long 11-second period, but it’s just not got the size to do anything with.
So, the one true standout here is the morning of Saturday the 22nd of August. That’s your window. It’s big, it’s clean, and it’s got punch, but it’s for the experienced crew only. If you’re a beginner, sit this one out. For the rest, get on it.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 7 |
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 kJ | 10 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 40 | 54 | 65 | 74 | 209 | 72 | 84 | 153 | 22 | 61 | 52 | 40 | 5 | 8 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:17PM7.61m | 5:48AM7.77m | 6:14PM8.29m | 6:41AM8.35m | 7:03PM8.88m | 7:27AM8.78m | 7:47PM9.28m | 8:10AM9.02m | 8:29PM9.42m | 8:50AM9.02m | 9:08PM9.29m | 9:28AM8.81m | 9:46PM8.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:35PM1.51m | 12:00PM1.32m | 00:31AM0.89m | 12:51PM0.77m | 1:19AM0.39m | 1:35PM0.35m | 2:01AM0.09m | 2:16PM0.14m | 2:41AM0.02m | 2:54PM0.16m | 3:17AM0.19m | 3:30PM0.39m | 3:53AM0.56m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 32 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 8 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | — | W 5 | W 8 | — | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 4 |
| kJ | 10 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 40 | 54 | 65 | 74 | — | 72 | 84 | — | 15 | 61 | — | 40 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | W 5 | W 7 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 13 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | WNW 3 | WSW 10 | WSW 4 | W 5 | W 9 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 209 | 4 | 12 | 153 | — | — | 52 | — | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 145 | 425 | 367 | 27 | 32 | 12 | 0 | 75 | 144 | 13 | 13 | 200 | 35 | 13 | 32 | 200 | 145 | 420 | 331 |
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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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