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Aberystwyth harbour trap surf break

Aberystwyth harbour trap surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 15 Jan 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
7.8° C
 (Which is 1.2°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 Friday (Jan 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 16th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 16th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 16th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.1
W
0.3
WSW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)1017168999888971812761715141210
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)725725627946311615675727895546192819
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
10
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
5
ESE
10
E
10
E
25
SE
15
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
30
E
25
E
20
E
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:05PM
3.85
6:25AM
4.08
6:45PM
4.04
7:01AM
4.33
7:20PM
4.22
7:35AM
4.56
7:53PM
4.40
8:07AM
4.76
8:25PM
4.54
8:40AM
4.91
8:58PM
4.63
9:14AM
5.00
9:32PM
4.67
9:50AM
5.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:50AM
1.67
1:23PM
1.49
1:36AM
1.47
2:06PM
1.25
2:17AM
1.27
2:44PM
1.04
2:54AM
1.09
3:20PM
0.88
3:29AM
0.96
3:55PM
0.78
4:03AM
0.88
4:29PM
0.76
4:35AM
0.87
Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise--8:18--8:17--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:12--8:11
Sunset4:30--4:32--4:34--4:36--4:37--4:38--4:40--
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------15321-----1-
Temp. °C868869977878999997759
Feels °C (?)633215433546433231105
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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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