Aberystwyth harbour trap surf break

Aberystwyth harbour trap surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 14 Mar 2026 GMT
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Aberystwyth harbour trap surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aberystwyth harbour trap sea temperature is
8.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberystwyth harbour trap this week:

The surf forecast for Aberystwyth harbour trap over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberystwyth harbour trap in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 21) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 17th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 17th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 16th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberystwyth harbour trap over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue morning, calm by Tue night).

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
WSW
2
W
1.5
W
1.4
WSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
0.7
SW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
W
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
Period(s) (?)99846766789917161488810-15
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)654518349438416712619927024984974816761204
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
15
W
15
S
30
SSW
35
W
35
W
30
WSW
40
SW
30
SSW
35
S
30
SSW
10
S
5
E
10
NNW
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
NNE
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:23PM
3.46
5:37AM
3.81
6:04PM
3.81
6:16AM
4.22
6:37PM
4.19
6:50AM
4.62
7:09PM
4.55
7:23AM
4.99
7:41PM
4.87
7:57AM
5.28
8:15PM
5.10
8:32AM
5.44
8:50PM
5.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:27AM
1.87
11:48PM
1.88
12:26PM
1.54
12:40AM
1.54
1:10PM
1.19
1:23AM
1.19
1:50PM
0.88
2:01AM
0.89
2:27PM
0.64
2:38AM
0.65
3:03PM
0.48
3:14AM
0.51
3:38PM
0.43
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--
Sunset-6:16--6:19--6:21--6:22--6:24--6:25--6:28-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---1121--------------
Temp. °C8879878991112111414121314109117
Feels °C (?)4323001124681311109116573
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The above surf forecast table for Aberystwyth harbour trap provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aberystwyth harbour trap can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aberystwyth harbour trap 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 (Aberystwyth harbour trap) 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 Aberystwyth harbour trap 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 Aberystwyth harbour trap, 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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