Aberystwyth harbour trap surf break

Aberystwyth harbour trap surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 BST
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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
10.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 16th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 16th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 16th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the NNE by Sun night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.8
WSW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.4
SW
1.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
NW
0.4
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.1
W
0.1
W
Period(s) (?)6878981414138811781056871513
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9281482281322697465195408220016840010525166543
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
20
SSE
25
S
40
S
35
SW
35
SSW
30
SW
15
WSW
15
SE
25
S
30
SSW
25
SSW
30
WSW
25
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
10
N
15
NW
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
4.20
7:16AM
4.65
7:37PM
4.60
7:53AM
5.02
8:13PM
4.95
8:30AM
5.30
8:50PM
5.20
9:08AM
5.44
9:28PM
5.31
9:47AM
5.41
10:07PM
5.27
10:29AM
5.20
10:50PM
5.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:26PM
1.21
1:40AM
1.22
2:10PM
0.92
2:24AM
0.93
2:52PM
0.68
3:06AM
0.70
3:33PM
0.53
3:48AM
0.55
4:13PM
0.49
4:30AM
0.52
4:53PM
0.56
5:12AM
0.59
5:34PM
0.74
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:22--6:20--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:09--
Sunset-8:12--8:13--8:15--8:16--8:19--8:20--8:22-
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
11113----12-21-------
Temp. °C111213131210111110111391010109989107
Feels °C (?)599553577585445435563
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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 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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