Aberwystwyth Beach surf break

Aberwystwyth Beach surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 06 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
8.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 10th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 13th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 13th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue night, min 2°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Sun night, min 0°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, gales from the SE by Sun night).

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WNW
2.1
NW
1.3
WNW
0.1
W
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
1.4
NW
1.6
NW
1.5
NW
0.6
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
SW
0.7
WSW
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)6761867566121111109991011121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)171479120625151191761561091282238172073210296210713145
Wind
(km/h)
35
NW
40
NW
30
WNW
5
S
5
W
20
NE
40
NNW
40
NW
35
NW
35
NW
20
N
10
N
15
ESE
25
SE
45
SE
40
SW
15
SE
25
SE
5
SW
15
ESE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offoffoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:57PM
4.67
10:17AM
5.03
10:42PM
4.43
11:03AM
4.76
11:30PM
4.15
11:53AM
4.45
12:22AM
3.88
12:47PM
4.14
1:21AM
3.65
1:49PM
3.87
2:29AM
3.51
3:00PM
3.68
3:42AM
3.50
4:13PM
3.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:00AM
0.86
5:30PM
0.72
5:35AM
1.05
6:08PM
0.98
6:11AM
1.28
6:47PM
1.27
6:49AM
1.52
7:30PM
1.55
7:33AM
1.75
8:20PM
1.77
8:32AM
1.92
9:24PM
1.91
9:50AM
2.00
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
Sunrise-8:25--8:23--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:21-
Sunset--4:19--4:21--4:22--4:23--4:24--4:25--4:28
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
4--11159224-----6--1293
Temp. °C766763566666324989977
Feels °C (?)0-3-213-2-4-3-3-202-1-8-7044045
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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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