Aberdaron surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 18 Aug 2025 BST
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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
17.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Monday (Aug 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 25th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 25th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 25th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
S
0.1
SW
0.1
W
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
S
0.1
W
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
W
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
Period(s) (?)135121212121111613131312121215918181616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)81788864148768713415141320
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
25
N
20
ENE
15
E
20
NNW
20
ENE
10
ENE
25
N
15
NNE
10
ESE
15
NW
10
N
10
NE
20
NNW
15
NNE
10
SE
10
NW
5
NNE
0
NNE
10
NW
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
offcrosscrosscross-
off
glasscrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:36PM
3.03
5:24AM
3.00
5:59PM
3.17
6:40AM
3.14
7:05PM
3.44
7:38AM
3.34
7:57PM
3.75
8:25AM
3.55
8:42PM
4.01
9:05AM
3.72
9:21PM
4.20
9:43AM
3.82
9:59PM
4.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:16AM
1.24
12:04AM
1.11
12:43PM
1.13
1:23AM
0.86
1:49PM
0.89
2:22AM
0.56
2:40PM
0.64
3:10AM
0.31
3:22PM
0.44
3:51AM
0.13
4:00PM
0.30
4:28AM
0.06
4:33PM
0.26
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Sunrise6:03--6:05--6:07--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--
Sunset-8:39--8:37--8:35--8:32--8:30--8:29--8:25-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C172121172020151715141716151516151717161818
Feels °C (?)161920171615131210141313141213141515161516
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Aberdaron (light winds from the N at Aberdaron 3 km from Aberdaron). No surfable waves

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Actual: 59 min ago

19 km/h
N
Cross-Off
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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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