Abersoch surf break

Abersoch surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 13 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
8.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Wednesday (Jan 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Abersoch in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 14) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 14th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 15th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 15th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.3
WSW
1
SW
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
0.4
WSW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.1
W
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
Period(s) (?)1111101010788861788887779814
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5242248080261395198142708011215610572311987237
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
20
NW
15
WNW
25
SSW
35
S
35
SW
15
SW
5
SSE
10
SW
35
SSE
35
SSE
25
SE
20
E
15
ENE
15
NE
0
E
5
SSW
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:23PM
2.98
5:00AM
3.02
5:26PM
3.06
5:54AM
3.20
6:16PM
3.22
6:38AM
3.43
6:58PM
3.41
7:18AM
3.68
7:36PM
3.60
7:54AM
3.93
8:11PM
3.77
8:28AM
4.15
8:45PM
3.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:32AM
1.56
11:19PM
1.47
12:03PM
1.46
12:31AM
1.35
1:04PM
1.25
1:23AM
1.16
1:50PM
1.02
2:04AM
0.95
2:30PM
0.79
2:41AM
0.75
3:08PM
0.60
3:16AM
0.59
3:44PM
0.46
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise8:23--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:19--8:18--
Sunset-4:28--4:30--4:30--4:32--4:34--4:36--4:37-
rain showers
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
Rain (mm)
3----5---22--------1-
Temp. °C987779887887788788787
Feels °C (?)2220-21465000244455232
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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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