Aberwystwyth Beach surf break

Aberwystwyth Beach surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 24 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
7.1° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Sunday (Jan 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberwystwyth Beach in the next 12 days are 1.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 26) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 25th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 30th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 31st Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the SE by Thu night).

Sat
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.7
SW
0.4
WSW
0.6
WSW
2
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
W
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)151581815121110161661817181413121616149
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1811846710323786479489196265243154697301198138827679472443
Wind
(km/h)
45
SE
30
S
30
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
30
SE
35
SE
35
ESE
25
SE
25
E
50
W
20
SE
30
SE
25
SE
40
SSE
15
S
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
25
ESE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:37PM
4.33
12:03PM
4.54
12:31AM
4.11
1:01PM
4.26
1:36AM
3.91
2:12PM
4.01
2:55AM
3.82
3:35PM
3.90
4:17AM
3.93
4:55PM
4.01
5:27AM
4.23
5:59PM
4.26
6:23AM
4.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:12PM
1.10
6:16AM
1.25
6:53PM
1.31
7:02AM
1.46
7:48PM
1.53
8:08AM
1.67
9:05PM
1.69
9:47AM
1.75
10:41PM
1.69
11:29AM
1.59
12:06AM
1.50
12:45PM
1.26
1:11AM
1.23
Sat
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Sunrise--8:07--8:07--8:06--8:03--8:03--8:00--8:00
Sunset4:45--4:47--4:50--4:52--4:53--4:55--4:57--
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rain showers
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mod rain
heavy rain
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
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light rain
Rain (mm)
222---612-4711-5-11-63
Temp. °C887877799876878978986
Feels °C (?)-2-1022-1-15433-210-1524532
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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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