Abersoch surf break

Abersoch surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 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
9.6° C
(Which is 1.0°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Abersoch in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 18th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 18th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 16th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Abersoch over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, moderate winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.9
SW
2.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.5
SW
0.3
SW
0.1
W
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
Period(s) (?)5777881414136711788766151513
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)281191322974936501321902437812294413825448244196487
Wind
(km/h)
35
SE
40
SSE
40
S
50
SSE
40
SSW
45
SW
35
SW
25
SSW
30
SSE
40
S
35
SSW
40
SSW
35
WSW
20
W
25
WNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
25
NNW
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13--6:11--6:09--
Sunset-8:14--8:15--8:17--8:19--8:21--8:22--8:24-
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
clear
rain showers
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
3251-1---2-----------
Temp. °C1011121211101010101111101011108998108
Feels °C (?)165320355543264245343
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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 16 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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