Abereiddy Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking very quiet for Abereiddy. There’s a real lack of proper swell energy and the wind is often getting in the way. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much from the start all the way until the very beginning of August. From Wednesday 22nd July through to Friday 31st July, it’s all pretty poor. We’re talking mostly weak, short-period windswell with cross-onshore winds or light and variable stuff that just can’t muster any decent waves. The combined swell energy mostly sits in the weak range (under 100) and the wave heights are tiny, between 0.3 ft and 4 ft, but the wind is never truly on your side, so even the bigger days are messy.

The first real glimmer of hope, and it’s only a glimmer, shows up on Saturday 1st August morning. The swell starts to build a bit, coming in from the WSW at 4 ft with a period of 10 seconds. The energy jumps up to a moderate 264, but unfortunately the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy and not much fun. Later that afternoon remains similar.

Then on Sunday 2nd August, we get the best and most notable swell of the whole outlook. Morning brings a solid 6 ft from the SW, period 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 271. It’s a bit punchy, and with a light cross-shore wind, things might be bumpy but rideable. The afternoon ramps it up even more – 7 ft from the WSW (period 7 seconds) and a very strong energy reading of 417. The wind swings to a cross-offshore breeze from the SSE, which cleans things right up. This is the standout window. The wave comment calls it “marginal” due to tide, so you’ll need to pick your moment, but if you’re comfortable in punchy 6 ft surf, this is your shot. That afternoon on Sunday 2nd August is the only proper clean window with decent power.

After that, it falls away again. Monday 3rd through to Thursday 6th August, we’re back to weak, small, or onshore junk. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday 5th August morning with a gentle offshore breeze from the SSE, but the swell is tiny at 1 ft, so it’s barely worth a paddle.

To be honest, for experienced surfers there’s a one-day opportunity on Sunday 2nd August afternoon if you can nail the tide. Beginners should steer clear of that day – 7 ft is a fair bit of water and it’s punchy. For anyone else, it’s a waiting game. Still, forecasts change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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