Aberavon surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 BST
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Aberavon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aberavon sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 21st May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 21st May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
7
1.2
WNW
7
0.7
W
6
0.4
W
7
0.9
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
7
0.5
W
4
0.8
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
6
0.5
W
12
1.5
WSW
7
1
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
1.8
SW
7
1.7
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
8
2.2
WSW
9
2
WSW
10
1.6
W
13
1.2
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
132
37
14
28
7
18
7
36
50
75
231
111
70
330
374
558
794
839
851
447
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
30
NNW
10
N
25
NW
30
NW
10
NNW
15
SW
20
SW
15
W
20
WSW
30
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
S
35
WSW
25
SW
40
SW
30
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
5
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
High Tide
5:21PM7.98m
5:42AM8.39m
6:07PM8.56m
6:29AM8.86m
6:52PM8.99m
7:15AM9.14m
7:37PM9.22m
8:01AM9.18m
8:23PM9.22m
8:48AM8.98m
9:10PM8.99m
9:37AM8.57m
10:00PM8.59m
Low Tide
11:04AM1.17m
11:25PM1.07m
11:49AM0.67m
00:10AM0.57m
12:33PM0.32m
00:55AM0.22m
1:18PM0.16m
1:41AM0.08m
2:02PM0.21m
2:28AM0.17m
2:49PM0.45m
3:17AM0.47m
3:38PM0.85m
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:58
9:00
9:00
9:02
9:04
9:06
9:07
2
1
1
2
8
2
4
6
1
5
Temp °C
10
11
9
10
11
9
11
11
11
11
11
10
12
11
12
14
15
13
13
14
12
2
4
5
3
4
6
6
7
6
6
4
4
8
7
6
8
8
7
9
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
7
0.1
SW
15
0.7
W
6
0.4
W
7
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
7
0.1
W
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.5
W
12
0.3
WSW
11
1
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.1
W
18
0.6
WSW
15
1.6
W
13
1.2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
106
8
37
14
3
2
4
4
14
75
25
111
70
6
167
851
447
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
W
8
0.4
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
Energy kJ
9
8
4
2
2
4
20
5
47
24
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.2
W
14
Energy kJ
1
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
4
1.2
WNW
7
0.3
NNW
4
0.3
NW
2
0.9
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
7
0.5
W
4
0.8
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
6
1.1
WSW
5
1.5
WSW
7
1.8
SW
7
1.7
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
8
2.2
WSW
9
2
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
12
Energy kJ
13
132
4
1
28
7
18
7
36
50
52
231
330
374
558
794
839
839
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
1
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
4
2
Distance (km)
193
272
32
331
331
193
193
323
323
339
323
81
102
426
437
352
323
353
146
144
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - South East
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
1
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
6
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Aberavon Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Aberavon may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Wales - South East? If you are looking for accommodation near Aberavon, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wales - South East, consider staying in Briton Ferry which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Wales - South East where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Neath Abbey which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Neath, Swansea and Clydach.

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