Aberystwyth harbour trap surf break

Aberystwyth harbour trap surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 28 Feb 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
8.0° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberystwyth harbour trap in the next 12 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 02) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 6th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 6th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 2nd Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Sat
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
1.4
SW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
W
0.7
NW
1.3
NW
0.5
NW
0.2
WSW
0.2
W
Period(s) (?)115771011111099887912125651016
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4724411923533171465633161365231121104111021
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
25
S
25
S
35
S
40
S
30
SSE
15
SSE
0
NNW
0
NE
5
NW
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
SW
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
SSE
5
ENE
25
NNW
10
W
10
WNW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassglassglassglassglassoffoffcross-
off
glasscross-
on
ononcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:54PM
4.08
6:14AM
4.52
6:43PM
4.41
7:00AM
4.88
7:24PM
4.69
7:40AM
5.16
8:01PM
4.87
8:17AM
5.30
8:36PM
4.94
8:52AM
5.30
9:11PM
4.90
9:27AM
5.17
9:44PM
4.77
10:01AM
4.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:02AM
1.27
1:33PM
0.83
1:49AM
0.97
2:18PM
0.56
2:30AM
0.73
2:56PM
0.41
3:06AM
0.60
3:30PM
0.39
3:38AM
0.57
4:01PM
0.47
4:06AM
0.63
4:28PM
0.64
4:33AM
0.77
Sat
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise--7:03--7:01--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50
Sunset5:52--5:53--5:55--5:58--5:59--6:00--6:02--
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-12-1233-------1101---
Temp. °C78101110101181010812141115151156710
Feels °C (?)225213869971113910119-1344
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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 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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