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Straight off the m4 into port talbot and head for the coast (sign posted aberavon beach)
English (Translate this text in English): Straight off the m4 into port talbot and head for the coast (sign posted aberavon beach)
English (Translate this text in English): Straight off the m4 into port talbot and head for the coast (sign posted aberavon beach)
English (Translate this text in English): Straight off the m4 into port talbot and head for the coast (sign posted aberavon beach)
DistanceIn the city
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerOrdinary
Normal length
Good day length
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Good wind directionSouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at and holds up to
Best tide position
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdCrowded
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Pollution
Additional Information
Aberavon picks up as much swell as gennith perhaps more if the direction is right
. Its pretty exposed and only really works on mid-high tide. There are a few chioces of wave here .
The first point is mainly for the ripping locals , swell bounces off the breakwater and creates a nice
steep powerfull wave (lefts mostly) Further along th beach are several other places to surf all with good quality and power
The water can be really bad and it can get pretty hectic in winter. Get out well before high tide on big swells otherwise you will
be in trouble cos the waves bounce off the man made breakwater and cause havoc.
On big winter swells the smaller bay to the right hand side has a really good wave but again very polluted!
English (Translate this text in English): Aberavon picks up as much swell as gennith perhaps more if the direction is right<br />. Its pretty exposed and only really works on mid-high tide. There are a few chioces of wave here .<br />The first point is mainly for the ripping locals , swell bounces off the breakwater and creates a nice<br />steep powerfull wave (lefts mostly) Further along th beach are several other places to surf all with good quality and power<br />The water can be really bad and it can get pretty hectic in winter. Get out well before high tide on big swells otherwise you will<br />be in trouble cos the waves bounce off the man made breakwater and cause havoc.<br />On big winter swells the smaller bay to the right hand side has a really good wave but again very polluted!
English (Translate this text in English): Aberavon picks up as much swell as gennith perhaps more if the direction is right<br />. Its pretty exposed and only really works on mid-high tide. There are a few chioces of wave here .<br />The first point is mainly for the ripping locals , swell bounces off the breakwater and creates a nice<br />steep powerfull wave (lefts mostly) Further along th beach are several other places to surf all with good quality and power<br />The water can be really bad and it can get pretty hectic in winter. Get out well before high tide on big swells otherwise you will<br />be in trouble cos the waves bounce off the man made breakwater and cause havoc.<br />On big winter swells the smaller bay to the right hand side has a really good wave but again very polluted!
English (Translate this text in English): Aberavon picks up as much swell as gennith perhaps more if the direction is right&lt;br &#47;&gt;. Its pretty exposed and only really works on mid-high tide. There are a few chioces of wave here .&lt;br &#47;&gt;The first point is mainly for the ripping locals , swell bounces off the breakwater and creates a nice&lt;br &#47;&gt;steep powerfull wave (lefts mostly) Further along th beach are several other places to surf all with good quality and power&lt;br &#47;&gt;The water can be really bad and it can get pretty hectic in winter. Get out well before high tide on big swells otherwise you will&lt;br &#47;&gt;be in trouble cos the waves bounce off the man made breakwater and cause havoc.&lt;br &#47;&gt;On big winter swells the smaller bay to the right hand side has a really good wave but again very polluted!
Atmosphere
As usual do respect any other surfers, first rule; there is a high standard of surfing here. Only use the groyne to get out to the main peak if you are very comfortable surfing reefs with difficult entry/exits, climbing on very slippery rocks, duckdiving set waves without bailing your board, and sharing a competitive tight take-off zone without stepping on any toes. you might get some silent treatment and cold stares from the "this-is-my-wave" crew, but that is just the locals being protective (bless em!).
English (Translate this text in English): As usual do respect any other surfers, first rule; there is a high standard of surfing here. Only use the groyne to get out to the main peak if you are very comfortable surfing reefs with difficult entry/exits, climbing on very slippery rocks, duckdiving set waves without bailing your board, and sharing a competitive tight take-off zone without stepping on any toes. you might get some silent treatment and cold stares from the "this-is-my-wave" crew, but that is just the locals being protective (bless em!).
English (Translate this text in English): As usual do respect any other surfers, first rule; there is a high standard of surfing here. Only use the groyne to get out to the main peak if you are very comfortable surfing reefs with difficult entry/exits, climbing on very slippery rocks, duckdiving set waves without bailing your board, and sharing a competitive tight take-off zone without stepping on any toes. you might get some silent treatment and cold stares from the "this-is-my-wave" crew, but that is just the locals being protective (bless em!).
English (Translate this text in English): As usual do respect any other surfers, first rule; there is a high standard of surfing here. Only use the groyne to get out to the main peak if you are very comfortable surfing reefs with difficult entry&#47;exits, climbing on very slippery rocks, duckdiving set waves without bailing your board, and sharing a competitive tight take-off zone without stepping on any toes. you might get some silent treatment and cold stares from the &quot;this-is-my-wave&quot; crew, but that is just the locals being protective (bless em!).
General
Not exactly the tropics and the water is nasty but the wave can more than make up for it. Low tide can be a super wave on the right swell direction, hollow, and very powerful.
English (Translate this text in English): Not exactly the tropics and the water is nasty but the wave can more than make up for it. Low tide can be a super wave on the right swell direction, hollow, and very powerful.
English (Translate this text in English): Not exactly the tropics and the water is nasty but the wave can more than make up for it. Low tide can be a super wave on the right swell direction, hollow, and very powerful.
English (Translate this text in English): Not exactly the tropics and the water is nasty but the wave can more than make up for it. Low tide can be a super wave on the right swell direction, hollow, and very powerful.
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By Anonymous , 18-01-2010
Hmm. - From Port Talbot, and wondering if 'afan was suitable for beginners, and where and when is the best time to go down without annoying the locals, hehe.