Abersoch surf break

Abersoch surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 02 Sep 2025 BST
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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
18.1° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal 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 Thursday (Sep 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Abersoch in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 4th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 4th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 8th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, strong winds from the SSE by Sat night).

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02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1
SSW
2
WSW
1.6
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
WSW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
1.3
SE
1.2
SW
2
SW
2.5
SW
1.7
SW
1.9
SW
2.2
SSW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)888610910109885658911119910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)4559177309468168240112143572036459221269322487207387861316
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
20
S
35
SSW
40
WSW
15
W
10
WSW
20
WSW
20
WNW
15
W
15
SW
20
SSE
25
SE
30
SSE
40
ESE
40
SSW
30
SW
30
SSE
40
SSE
30
S
45
SSE
35
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:47PM
2.73
5:35AM
2.74
6:10PM
2.99
6:38AM
3.02
6:59PM
3.38
7:21AM
3.38
7:39PM
3.82
8:00AM
3.75
8:16PM
4.25
8:37AM
4.10
8:53PM
4.63
9:14AM
4.39
9:31PM
4.90
9:53AM
4.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:04AM
1.61
12:38PM
1.52
1:20AM
1.32
1:38PM
1.20
2:10AM
0.95
2:23PM
0.87
2:51AM
0.58
3:01PM
0.57
3:29AM
0.25
3:38PM
0.34
4:06AM
0.02
4:15PM
0.18
4:43AM
-0.09
Tue
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise--6:30--6:31--6:33--6:35--6:37--6:39--6:39
Sunset8:05--8:02--8:00--7:58--7:55--7:52--7:51--
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thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
--522-11----171-1--2-
Temp. °C161616161615161714151517201818161619201818
Feels °C (?)15141191013131412121312151012101113141112
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wales - Lleyn

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Abersoch (calm at Caernarfon 33 km from Abersoch). 0.5m 8s swell from the SW with a 0.1m 2s local chop, also from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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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