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Aberavon Surf Forecast
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Aberavon surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.3° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberavon this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aberavon in the next 16 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberavon over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 7 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | |
85 | 82 | 54 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 37 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:04PM7.86m | 6:21AM8.12m | 6:40PM8.17m | 6:56AM8.31m | 7:14PM8.35m | 7:30AM8.37m | 7:46PM8.41m | 8:03AM8.31m | 8:18PM8.33m | 8:36AM8.12m | 8:51PM8.12m | 9:09AM7.82m | 9:25PM7.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:56AM1.27m | 00:11AM1.25m | 12:30PM1.03m | 00:45AM1.00m | 1:01PM0.89m | 1:16AM0.87m | 1:31PM0.86m | 1:48AM0.85m | 2:02PM0.95m | 2:19AM0.97m | 2:33PM1.15m | 2:52AM1.21m | 3:06PM1.44m | 3:26AM1.55m | |||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
6 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | W 7 | SW 6 | — | — | W 5 |
 kJ | 85 | 82 | 54 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | E 3 | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 17 | 27 | 30 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 14 | 37 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 383 | 373 | 356 | 319 | 252 | 32 | 59 | 32 | 130 | 82 | 199 | 347 | 404 | 404 | 347 | 213 | 356 | 352 | 200 | 424 | 404 |
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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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