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aberystwyth Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:50am

Swell

1ft

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

4mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

2°C

0°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 12s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 12s	3°C
1-2ft 7s	1ft 12s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 12s	2°C
1-2ft 8s	1ft 12s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 12s	2°C
2ft 9s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1-2ft 11s	4°C
2ft 10s	2ft 11s	Cross 3mph 4mph	2ft 11s	7°C
2ft 11s	2ft 10s	Cross 3mph 2mph	2ft 10s	6°C
3ft 11s	1ft 6s	Cross 4mph 3mph	1ft 6s	3°C
3ft 11s	1ft 7s	Cross 4mph 3mph	1ft 7s	2°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s	1ft 17s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1ft 17s	3°C
2ft 12s	1ft 17s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1ft 17s	5°C
2ft 13s	2ft 16s	Cross 3mph 2mph	2ft 16s	5°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 14s	2ft 9s	Cross 2mph 3mph	2ft 9s	6°C
2ft 14s	1-2ft 9s	On 1mph 2mph	1-2ft 9s	8°C
2ft 14s	1ft 9s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1ft 9s	7°C

Tuesday 21 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s	1ft 6s	Cross 8mph 17mph	1ft 6s	7°C 0.6mm/h
1ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 11mph 23mph	1ft 12s	7°C 0.74mm/h
0-1ft 13s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 10mph 21mph	0-1ft 11s	7°C 0.28mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 13s	0-1ft 6s	Off 7mph 9mph	0-1ft 6s	6°C
1ft 12s		Off 9mph 15mph	Flat	7°C
1ft 12s	0-1ft 11s	Off 10mph 18mph	0-1ft 11s	6°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	0-1ft 2s	Off 3mph 11mph	0-1ft 2s	3°C 0.07mm/h
1ft 10s		Cross 2mph 4mph	Flat	3°C
1ft 10s		Cross 2mph 3mph	Flat	3°C

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	0-1ft 15s	Cross 10mph 20mph	0-1ft 15s	5°C 0.59mm/h
1ft 16s	1ft 12s	Cross 21mph 39mph	1ft 12s	7°C 1.8mm/h
0-1ft 15s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 27mph 47mph	1-2ft 10s	8°C 1.29mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s	Cross 25mph 36mph	Flat	5°C 0.4mm/h
1-2ft 12s	Cross 22mph 35mph	Flat	6°C 0.38mm/h
3-6ft 14s	Cross 18mph 31mph	Flat	5°C 0.46mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	On 18mph 32mph	Flat	5°C 0.13mm/h
Flat	On 23mph 36mph	Flat	7°C 0.15mm/h
0-1ft 10s	On 22mph 35mph	Flat	6°C 0.15mm/h

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 11s	1ft 13s	Cross 26mph 41mph	1ft 13s	9°C 1.21mm/h
1ft 12s	1ft 16s	On 27mph 43mph	1ft 16s	9°C 0.18mm/h
1ft 13s	1ft 18s	On 31mph 47mph	1ft 18s	8°C 0.33mm/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.