Aberdaron

Wales · United Kingdom

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Aberdaron is a sandy bay in front of a small fishing village near the tip of the Llŷn peninsula. It is exposed to south-west swells and gives fun, short waves on the sandbars. It suits every level.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Quiet
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard, fish or foam board.

When it works

✓ A 1–1.8 m south-west swell around mid tide with a north-easterly wind.

When it doesn't

✕ South-westerly winds blow in, and big swells close out.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • rocks

Best months

September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Local tips

Stop here on the way to or from Hell's Mouth. Walkers also use the car park over the bridge by the pub.

Getting there

From Abersoch or Pwllheli, follow the road to Aberdaron village. Park across the bridge, next to the pub.

Travel notes

How often it works
Consistent on south-west swells, but flat in summer for long spells.
Crowd and vibe
Usually empty or a few surfers.
Camping and vans
Several sites are very close: Morfa Mawr is about 300 m away, and Dwyros and Caerau Farm less than 1 km. Nearest campsite about 0.5 km away.
Facilities
Pubs, a café and a shop in the village.
Water quality
Aberdaron is rated excellent in the 2025 Welsh classification.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–SW best, S–WSW works
Size
1–1.8 m offshore swell; starts at 0.7 m, holds to 2.5 m
Period
8 s minimum, best from 11 s
Wind
Offshore N–ENE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
S (185°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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