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Aberystwyth harbour trap surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 12 Apr 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
10.0° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Monday (Apr 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 13th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberystwyth harbour trap over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the SSE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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 kJ (?) | 616 | 289 | 90 | 36 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 82 | 206 | 140 | 576 | 1114 | 396 | 125 | 48 | 38 | 35 | 57 | 64 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:33PM 3.44 | 5:51AM 3.82 | 6:22PM 3.80 | 6:37AM 4.23 | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:33AM 1.82 | 11:54PM 1.87 | 12:36PM 1.53 | 12:52AM 1.55 | 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 | ||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:19 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
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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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