aberystwyth Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:16am

Swell

Flat

Cross wind

Cross

4mph

5mph

Falling tide

Low

03:19am

Weather

9°C

9°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	Flat		Cross 4mph 5mph	Flat	9°C 0.78mm/h
	Flat		Cross 3mph 6mph	Flat	8°C 0.46mm/h
	0-1ft 7s		Cross 7mph 10mph	Flat	9°C 0.09mm/h
	Flat		On 10mph 13mph	Flat	10°C 0.07mm/h
	Flat		On 11mph 13mph	Flat	11°C
	1-2ft 8s	0-1ft 11s	On 8mph 12mph	0-1ft 11s	10°C
	1-2ft 8s	0-1ft 12s	On 6mph 8mph	0-1ft 12s	8°C
	1ft 8s	1ft 10s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 10s	7°C

Today 22 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 9s		Cross 12mph 15mph	Flat	11°C
	1ft 9s	1ft 7s	Cross 16mph 21mph	1ft 7s	12°C
	1ft 9s	1ft 8s	Cross 17mph 27mph	1ft 8s	10°C 0.54mm/h

Tommorrow 23 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 8s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 4mph 5mph	0-1ft 4s	11°C
	3ft 8s		On 3mph 6mph	Flat	12°C
	2ft 8s		Off 5mph 10mph	Flat	11°C

Thursday 24 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 7s		Cross 10mph 12mph	Flat	13°C
	1ft 7s		Cross 10mph 12mph	Flat	13°C
	1ft 7s	0-1ft 13s	Cross 8mph 12mph	0-1ft 13s	13°C

Friday 25 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 8s	1ft 11s	Cross 8mph 16mph	1ft 11s	10°C 0.47mm/h
	1-2ft 11s	1ft 8s	Cross 6mph 13mph	1ft 8s	10°C 0.98mm/h
	2ft 12s	1ft 8s	Cross 5mph 7mph	1ft 8s	10°C 0.98mm/h

Saturday 26 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 12s	1ft 8s	Cross 4mph 6mph	1ft 8s	12°C 0.22mm/h
	1-2ft 12s	1ft 10s	On 8mph 11mph	1ft 10s	12°C 0.11mm/h
	1ft 10s	1ft 12s	Cross 7mph 11mph	1ft 12s	11°C

Sunday 27 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 6s	1ft 11s	Cross 9mph 10mph	1ft 11s	11°C
	1ft 6s	1ft 10s	Cross 9mph 9mph	1ft 10s	12°C
	1ft 8s	1ft 7s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 7s	12°C

Monday 28 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 7s		On 4mph 3mph	Flat	15°C
	1ft 8s	1ft 12s	Cross 5mph 4mph	1ft 12s	14°C
	1ft 12s	1ft 9s	Cross 4mph 3mph	1ft 9s	13°C

Tuesday 29 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 11s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 4mph 4mph	0-1ft 10s	17°C
	1ft 11s		Cross 5mph 4mph	Flat	16°C
	1ft 11s	1ft 5s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 5s	14°C

Wednesday 30 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 10s	1ft 9s	Cross 8mph 11mph	1ft 9s	13°C
	1ft 10s	1ft 8s	Cross 8mph 12mph	1ft 8s	13°C
	1ft 9s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 8mph 11mph	0-1ft 6s	11°C

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.

Last updated: 21/04/25 12:00am

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