Surf Forecasts:
Aberwystwyth Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SW swell with 295 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with WSW swell.
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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberwystwyth Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | — | SW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | WNW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 77 | 28 | 29 | 43 | 172 | 227 | 105 | 45 | 16 | 36 | 39 | 136 | 139 | 62 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:52AM4.10m | 8:04PM4.49m | 8:22AM4.37m | 8:35PM4.77m | 8:51AM4.61m | 9:05PM5.00m | 9:21AM4.79m | 9:37PM5.15m | 9:53AM4.90m | 10:10PM5.20m | 10:27AM4.91m | 10:45PM5.13m | 11:04AM4.81m | 11:25PM4.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:37PM1.27m | 3:04AM1.00m | 3:13PM1.02m | 3:39AM0.79m | 3:47PM0.83m | 4:12AM0.66m | 4:20PM0.71m | 4:45AM0.62m | 4:52PM0.67m | 5:17AM0.66m | 5:24PM0.73m | 5:48AM0.78m | 5:56PM0.88m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:19 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 9 | 11 | 5 | 4 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | NW 5 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 8 |
1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 227 | 105 | 45 | 16 | 12 | 3 | — | — | 62 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | SW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | WNW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — | — |
1 | — | — | 1 | — | 45 | 77 | 28 | 29 | 43 | 172 | — | — | — | 1 | 36 | 39 | 136 | 139 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 165 | 380 | 358 | 269 | 269 | 27 | 210 | 50 | 330 | 359 | 141 | 141 | 20 | 278 | 98 | 459 | 252 | 20 | 204 | 223 | 286 |
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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.











