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Aberdaron surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 15 Jan 2026 GMT
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Aberdaron surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aberdaron sea temperature is
9.6° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberdaron this week:

The surf forecast for Aberdaron over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberdaron in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 15th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 15th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 20th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberdaron over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the S by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon night, light winds from the SSE by Tue night).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.4
SW
1.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.3
SW
1.6
SW
0.9
SW
1.5
S
2.1
S
1.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)8917578888777665777877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26617282116400284206147374230121766410245729486282513
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
5
SW
25
S
35
S
40
S
40
SE
35
SE
25
SSE
35
SE
25
S
20
S
30
S
20
WNW
25
S
45
SSE
40
SSE
30
SSE
20
SE
10
SSE
0
S
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrossglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:24PM
3.02
6:46AM
3.21
7:07PM
3.18
7:26AM
3.43
7:45PM
3.34
8:02AM
3.65
8:19PM
3.48
8:36AM
3.85
8:52PM
3.59
9:09AM
4.01
9:26PM
3.67
9:43AM
4.12
10:01PM
3.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:56PM
1.16
1:14AM
1.08
1:42PM
0.94
1:55AM
0.88
2:22PM
0.73
2:32AM
0.69
2:59PM
0.55
3:07AM
0.53
3:35PM
0.41
3:42AM
0.44
4:11PM
0.32
4:16AM
0.40
4:47PM
0.29
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise8:22--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:18--8:18--8:17--
Sunset-4:31--4:34--4:35--4:37--4:38--4:39--4:42-
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-15222-1---2---------
Temp. °C988998898898888899888
Feels °C (?)564-10-102133230-2-124675
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Information about the Aberdaron Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aberdaron provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Aberdaron can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aberdaron 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 (Aberdaron) 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 Aberdaron 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 Lleyn Peninsula? If you are looking for accommodation near Aberdaron, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lleyn Peninsula, consider staying in Porthmadog which is 41 km (25 miles) away. Other places in and around Lleyn Peninsula where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Anglesey which is 51 km (32 miles) away, Holyhead, Aberystwyth and Bangor.

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