Abersoch surf break

Abersoch surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 24 Jan 2026 GMT
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Abersoch surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Abersoch sea temperature is
7.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Abersoch this week:

The surf forecast for Abersoch over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Abersoch in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 31st Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 31st Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 31st Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, near gales from the SE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Tue night, moderate winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Sat
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
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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 (?)
0.7
WSW
2.2
SSW
1.1
SW
0.6
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
SW
1.7
SSE
1.3
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.7
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.7
SW
0.9
WSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
WSW
1.3
SW
2.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)18881815125910961818111413121616119
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2706661472074031421562871511440176381647321418278167212894611012
Wind
(km/h)
50
ESE
45
S
35
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
40
SE
50
SE
35
ESE
25
SE
25
ENE
35
W
35
SSE
25
SE
35
SE
50
SSE
20
S
30
SSE
35
SSE
25
SE
25
ESE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:59PM
3.79
12:21PM
4.05
12:50AM
3.58
1:16PM
3.76
1:52AM
3.37
2:26PM
3.49
3:08AM
3.27
3:47PM
3.37
4:28AM
3.37
5:05PM
3.47
5:37AM
3.64
6:10PM
3.70
6:35AM
4.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:44PM
0.68
6:39AM
0.95
7:25PM
0.88
7:23AM
1.13
8:19PM
1.09
8:33AM
1.29
9:39PM
1.25
10:22AM
1.33
11:19PM
1.23
12:02PM
1.12
12:38AM
1.02
1:12PM
0.76
1:37AM
0.73
Sat
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Sunrise--8:11--8:10--8:08--8:07--8:06--8:03--8:03
Sunset4:46--4:49--4:50--4:52--4:53--4:55--4:58--
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Rain (mm)
142---714-781116--1124
Temp. °C888877789877888888886
Feels °C (?)-3-3121-2-4342-4-2-1-1-3310321
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Information about the Abersoch Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Abersoch provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Abersoch can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Abersoch 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 (Abersoch) 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 Abersoch 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 Abersoch, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lleyn Peninsula, consider staying in Porthmadog which is 28 km (17 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 47 km (29 miles) away, Aberystwyth, Holyhead and Bangor.

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