Surf Forecasts:
Aberavon surf forecast from 9 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, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, WSW swell with 98 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) 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 | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's take a look at what we've got coming down the pipe for Aberavon. I'll be straight with you, it's been a tough stretch.
Honestly, the next week or so is a right off. We're talking about a solid 10 to 11 days of very little to no surf that's worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple, and when there is a bit of energy, the wind is usually on it, messing it up. The wait is going to feel long.
The only real glimmer of light, and it's a distant one, is on Monday the 24th of August. After all that flatness, the combined swell energy finally kicks up to a moderate 157, with a 4ft swell from the WSW. The real beauty of it is the glassy conditions expected on that Monday morning, and continuing into the afternoon. For a beach/reef/pier setup like Aberavon, light wind or no wind is a massive win, meaning clean, smooth waves.
The water temperature is running at 68° which is much warmer than normal for the time of year, so you won't need the thickest wetsuit. It's a small swell, so this is one for the loggers and the longboarders, not the big-wave crew. Keep your expectations in check, but it’ll be a welcome change after a very dry spell.
So that's the story. A long, dry, barren run, with a potential pay-off on Monday the 24th. It's a long way out, so don't book the day off work just yet, but keep an eye on it. Fingers crossed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 4 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
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 kJ | 2 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 40 | 55 | 64 | 66 | 75 | 72 | 64 | 45 | 22 | 33 | 31 | 11 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:10AM9.02m | 8:29PM9.42m | 8:50AM9.02m | 9:08PM9.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:16PM0.14m | 2:41AM0.02m | 2:54PM0.16m | 3:17AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 6 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 40 | 55 | 64 | 66 | 75 | 72 | 64 | 45 | 22 | 33 | 31 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 |
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) | — | W 2 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 2 | SSE 3 | ESE 2 | ESE 2 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | W 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | NE 2 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 435 | 366 | 366 | 199 | 200 | 145 | 434 | 367 | 32 | 54 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 13 | 13 | 323 | 200 | 144 | 270 | 262 |
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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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