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Aberystwyth harbour trap surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.2° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Aberystwyth harbour trap surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WSW swell with 230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SW swell.
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 Monday (Jun 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberystwyth harbour trap over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 16 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | |
1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 23 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 29 | 45 | 98 | 49 | 50 | 37 | 54 | 44 | 68 | 34 | 159 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 6:31PM4.05m | 6:48AM4.35m | 7:12PM4.24m | 7:29AM4.44m | 7:49PM4.42m | 8:05AM4.49m | 8:24PM4.54m | 8:40AM4.50m | 8:56PM4.62m | 9:13AM4.46m | 9:29PM4.63m | 9:46AM4.37m | 10:01PM4.59m | 10:19AM4.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:19AM1.43m | 1:49PM1.23m | 2:05AM1.32m | 2:29PM1.19m | 2:47AM1.22m | 3:05PM1.17m | 3:25AM1.15m | 3:38PM1.17m | 4:01AM1.10m | 4:12PM1.17m | 4:37AM1.09m | 4:46PM1.21m | 5:13AM1.11m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 |
 | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | 9:30 |
1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
25 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 7 | W 6 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 12 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | — |
 kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 29 | 45 | — | 24 | 23 | 37 | 54 | 14 | 68 | 34 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | W 14 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | W 15 | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | NW 4 | WSW 9 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 17 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | 4 | 11 | 2 | — | 10 | 25 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 14 | — | — | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 2 | SW 2 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | S 3 | — | W 5 | — | S 2 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 23 | 23 | — | — | 4 | 12 | 18 | 98 | 49 | 50 | 3 | — | 44 | — | 1 | 159 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 97 | 148 | 251 | 269 | 332 | 269 | 222 | 89 | 204 | 268 | 93 | 236 | 236 | 236 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 50 | 404 | 50 |
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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).
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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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