Aberwystwyth Beach surf break

Aberwystwyth Beach surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 GMT
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Aberwystwyth Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aberwystwyth Beach sea temperature is
7.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberwystwyth Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Aberwystwyth Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 23s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberwystwyth Beach in the next 12 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 15th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 15th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 15th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
W
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.1
SW
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
W
Period(s) (?)101048910178815999889918161416
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)43272118713198572852121503220668365419
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
15
SSE
25
S
20
SW
10
SSE
5
ESE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
5
ENE
10
ESE
0
N
10
ESE
10
E
5
ENE
15
E
20
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:48AM
3.62
5:15PM
3.70
5:42AM
3.83
6:05PM
3.85
6:25AM
4.08
6:45PM
4.04
7:01AM
4.33
7:20PM
4.22
7:35AM
4.56
7:53PM
4.40
8:07AM
4.76
8:25PM
4.54
8:40AM
4.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:40PM
1.93
11:18AM
1.92
11:53PM
1.84
12:30PM
1.73
12:50AM
1.67
1:23PM
1.49
1:36AM
1.47
2:06PM
1.25
2:17AM
1.27
2:44PM
1.04
2:54AM
1.09
3:20PM
0.88
3:29AM
0.96
3:55PM
0.78
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
Sunrise-8:19--8:18--8:18--8:17--8:17--8:15--8:14-
Sunset--4:30--4:30--4:32--4:34--4:36--4:37--4:38
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
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part cloud
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C666877688677778677522
Feels °C (?)3103452221234563451-4-4
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Information about the Aberwystwyth Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aberwystwyth Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Aberwystwyth Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aberwystwyth Beach 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 (Aberwystwyth Beach) 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 Aberwystwyth Beach 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 Mid Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Aberwystwyth Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mid Wales, consider staying in Aberystwyth which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Mid Wales where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Trawscoed which is 15 km (9 miles) away, Aberporth, Porthmadog and Builth Wells.

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