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Aberwystwyth Beach surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 16 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberwystwyth Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Aberwystwyth Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aberwystwyth Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 19th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberwystwyth Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | |
2 | 4 | 24 | 35 | 45 | 74 | 39 | 15 | 10 | 66 | 290 | 236 | 151 | 111 | 76 | 31 | 28 | 56 | 104 | 65 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:05AM5.14m | 8:27PM5.14m | 8:47AM5.26m | 9:09PM5.27m | 9:30AM5.21m | 9:51PM5.26m | 10:15AM5.02m | 10:37PM5.10m | 11:03AM4.71m | 11:25PM4.84m | 11:56AM4.34m | 00:21AM4.54m | 12:59PM3.98m | 1:27AM4.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:06PM0.68m | 3:29AM0.67m | 3:54PM0.63m | 4:18AM0.58m | 4:40PM0.66m | 5:07AM0.58m | 5:26PM0.79m | 5:55AM0.68m | 6:12PM0.99m | 6:46AM0.86m | 7:01PM1.23m | 7:41AM1.08m | 7:57PM1.48m | ||||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:15 |
— | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
 kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 15 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 76 | 31 | 28 | 56 | 104 | 65 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | — | — | SE 3 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | SSE 2 | — | — | E 2 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 24 | 35 | 45 | 74 | — | — | 3 | 66 | 290 | 236 | 151 | 111 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 307 | 307 | 307 | 307 | 307 | 309 | 50 | 216 | 204 | 347 | 333 | 313 | 141 | 237 | 0 | 107 | 95 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 247 |
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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 16 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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