Tywyn surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 GMT
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Tywyn surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tywyn sea temperature is
7.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tywyn this week:

The surf forecast for Tywyn over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tywyn in the next 12 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 3AM. 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 Friday (Jan 16) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 14th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 14th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 15th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tywyn over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.3
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
W
0.1
W
Period(s) (?)1111101010789176161514988899914
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23493432720661168457285375363214663314
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
NNW
5
NW
15
S
25
S
35
SSW
15
SSW
5
ESE
10
SSW
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
10
NE
5
SSE
5
S
10
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrossglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:19PM
2.94
4:56AM
2.98
5:23PM
3.03
5:50AM
3.18
6:12PM
3.20
6:34AM
3.41
6:54PM
3.39
7:13AM
3.65
7:31PM
3.57
7:49AM
3.89
8:06PM
3.73
8:23AM
4.11
8:40PM
3.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:20AM
1.55
11:08PM
1.48
11:53AM
1.47
12:22AM
1.37
12:56PM
1.27
1:15AM
1.18
1:43PM
1.04
1:56AM
0.97
2:23PM
0.82
2:34AM
0.77
3:00PM
0.62
3:09AM
0.61
3:37PM
0.47
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise8:22--8:21--8:19--8:18--8:18--8:17--8:15--
Sunset-4:28--4:29--4:30--4:31--4:34--4:36--4:37-
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
2----51--------------
Temp. °C976557776886777676786
Feels °C (?)532-1-2-1454220234453231
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Information about the Tywyn Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tywyn provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tywyn can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tywyn 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 (Tywyn) 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 Tywyn 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 Tywyn, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mid Wales, consider staying in Aberystwyth which is 19 km (12 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 28 km (17 miles) away, Porthmadog, Aberporth and Welshpool.

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