Aberystwyth harbour trap surf break

Aberystwyth harbour trap surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 06 Dec 2025 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
9.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s 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 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 7th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 13th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 9th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberystwyth harbour trap over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat night, near gales from the S by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
0.7
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
2.5
SW
3
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.6
WSW
2.1
SW
Period(s) (?)1615127111111171113131266810121313129
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35451021157455508469353657146433959227182191792687121047491242113727
Wind
(km/h)
40
WSW
20
SW
20
SE
40
SW
30
SSW
30
SW
20
SSW
20
SE
55
S
40
SW
35
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
20
SSW
35
S
35
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
crosscross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:38PM
5.15
8:59AM
5.31
9:24PM
4.91
9:44AM
5.12
10:12PM
4.58
10:33AM
4.84
11:05PM
4.22
11:28AM
4.52
12:05AM
3.90
12:32PM
4.24
1:17AM
3.67
1:44PM
4.05
2:32AM
3.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:31PM
0.62
3:48AM
0.79
4:18PM
0.65
4:33AM
0.94
5:05PM
0.78
5:17AM
1.15
5:53PM
0.99
6:03AM
1.38
6:43PM
1.24
6:51AM
1.62
7:40PM
1.47
7:48AM
1.81
8:45PM
1.63
8:55AM
1.90
Sat
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sunrise--8:11--8:11--8:12--8:14--8:15--8:15--8:17
Sunset4:02--4:02--4:02--4:01--4:01--4:01--4:01--
light rain
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
2-63511206--2-------32
Temp. °C11111312111111141412111010910101012111110
Feels °C (?)348455654564333347778
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Information about the Aberystwyth harbour trap Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aberystwyth harbour trap provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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