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aberystwyth Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:08pm

Swell

1ft

11s

Onshore wind

8mph

17mph

Rising tide

High

05:02pm

Weather

21°C

2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 25 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s		Cross 6mph 6mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 9s		Cross 6mph 6mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 9s		Cross 6mph 11mph	Flat	18°C
1ft 11s		Cross 12mph 19mph	Flat	23°C
1ft 12s		On 12mph 21mph	Flat	23°C
1ft 11s		On 8mph 17mph	Flat	21°C
1ft 15s	1ft 14s	Cross 6mph 10mph	1ft 14s	18°C
2ft 13s	1-2ft 14s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1-2ft 14s	15°C

Today 26 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 18s	1ft 16s	On 14mph 20mph	1ft 16s	16°C 0.25mm/h
3ft 17s	1ft 19s	On 15mph 21mph	1ft 19s	17°C 0.11mm/h
3ft 17s	1ft 19s	On 13mph 21mph	1ft 19s	16°C

Tommorrow 27 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 12s	1ft 12s	Cross 11mph 18mph	1ft 12s	14°C 1.2mm/h
1-2ft 13s	1ft 11s	On 14mph 19mph	1ft 11s	15°C 0.52mm/h
1-2ft 13s	1ft 13s	On 15mph 21mph	1ft 13s	16°C 0.1mm/h

Thursday 28 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 10s	1ft 9s	Cross 13mph 20mph	1ft 9s	15°C 0.56mm/h
3ft 9s	1ft 10s	On 17mph 22mph	1ft 10s	16°C 0.57mm/h
3ft 10s	1-2ft 8s	On 19mph 26mph	1-2ft 8s	15°C 0.53mm/h

Friday 29 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 8s	1ft 5s	On 17mph 21mph	1ft 5s	13°C 1.06mm/h
2-4ft 8s		Cross 20mph 28mph	Flat	13°C 0.63mm/h
0-3ft 11s		Cross 14mph 24mph	Flat	14°C 0.28mm/h

Saturday 30 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	1ft 10s	On 18mph 21mph	1ft 10s	14°C 0.44mm/h
2ft 12s	0-1ft 5s	On 17mph 22mph	0-1ft 5s	16°C 0.34mm/h
3-4ft 10s		On 16mph 23mph	Flat	15°C 0.34mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-2ft 11s	On 15mph 17mph	Flat	15°C 0.05mm/h
Flat	On 14mph 16mph	Flat	15°C
Flat	Cross 11mph 15mph	Flat	14°C

Monday 01 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s		On 20mph 25mph	Flat	13°C 0.39mm/h
1ft 8s		On 18mph 22mph	Flat	13°C 0.19mm/h
1ft 8s	0-1ft 4s	On 15mph 19mph	0-1ft 4s	12°C 0.18mm/h

Tuesday 02 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 7s	1ft 6s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1ft 6s	14°C 0.12mm/h
2ft 6s	1ft 7s	Cross 4mph 5mph	1ft 7s	14°C 0.31mm/h
1-2ft 7s	1ft 7s	Off 8mph 16mph	1ft 7s	12°C 0.93mm/h

Wednesday 03 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s		Cross 25mph 30mph	Flat	13°C 0.73mm/h
1ft 9s		Cross 21mph 27mph	Flat	13°C 0.57mm/h
1ft 8s	1ft 10s	Cross 17mph 24mph	1ft 10s	14°C 0.47mm/h

Historical data

Location guide

Aberystwyth, located on the beautiful rugged coast of Wales in the United Kingdom, boasts a scenic beach which appeals to numerous tourists, especially surfers. Despite not being renowned internationally as a top surfing destination, Aberystwyth offers a moderate surfing experience with several attractive features that engaged surfers might find enticing. The primary surfing spot here is the South Beach, a sandy stretch which is sheltered from the prevailing southwesterly winds. This enables an enjoyable surfing experience, as it typically produces clean, steady waves suitable for novices who need a safe and stable environment to learn the ropes. However, the sea can sometimes become a bit more challenging when swell and wind conditions are right, providing thrill for intermediate surfers. Generally, Aberystwyth catches the Atlantic swells that roll in, best between the months of September to April. During this period, the swell is consistent with varying sizes, often reaching about 6 to 8 feet, which is considered decent for the British coast. Nevertheless, the waves can occasionally reach the height of 10 feet or more during strong storm conditions. It is crucial to be mindful about the tides, as Aberystwyth's coastline is extremely tidal. The best time to surf is usually two hours before and after high tide. Surfing outside these hours usually means negotiating rocky entries and exits, which can be challenging and risky. Further adding to the appeal, this area served with good facilities for surfers. Shops offering rental gear span the beachfront, and plenty of surf instruction schools are present to assist beginners. Even for seasoned surfers needing to replace or repair equipment, there are facilities available. In conclusion, while Aberystwyth might not be the first location seasoned surfers think of, it is an accessible, well-serviced, and enjoyable spot to catch some waves, especially for those just starting their surfing journey or intermediate surfers looking for a leisurely ride.