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Abersoch Surf Forecast
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Abersoch surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 15 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.0° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Monday (May 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Abersoch in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Abersoch over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon morning, strong winds from the SW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | NW 4 | W 16 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 13 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 10 | |
8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 98 | 44 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 44 | 329 | 219 | 149 | 13 | 58 | 60 | 151 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:33AM4.33m | 7:59PM4.31m | 8:19AM4.56m | 8:43PM4.55m | 9:04AM4.68m | 9:27PM4.69m | 9:50AM4.65m | 10:11PM4.70m | 10:37AM4.48m | 10:58PM4.58m | 11:26AM4.19m | 11:47PM4.37m | 12:18PM3.82m | 00:41AM4.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:41PM0.32m | 3:01AM0.42m | 3:27PM0.22m | 3:49AM0.25m | 4:14PM0.22m | 4:39AM0.16m | 5:02PM0.31m | 5:30AM0.18m | 5:51PM0.47m | 6:24AM0.28m | 6:43PM0.67m | 7:21AM0.44m | 7:38PM0.87m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 |
— | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | W 13 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 10 |
 kJ | 8 | 8 | 11 | 2 | — | 3 | 9 | 1 | 98 | 44 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 44 | — | 21 | 18 | 7 | 58 | 60 | 151 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | — | W 12 | W 16 | W 12 | — | NW 4 | — | ESE 2 | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 13 | — | W 15 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 21 | 36 | 3 | — | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | SW 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 5 | SSE 3 | SW 6 | SE 3 |
| kJ | 149 | 69 | — | 2 | 9 | 21 | 15 | 45 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 329 | 219 | 149 | 51 | 6 | 23 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 310 | 310 | 300 | 300 | 304 | 300 | 144 | 295 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 298 | 298 | 300 | 276 | 256 | 256 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 26 |
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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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