Surf Forecasts:
Afife surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NW swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Afife this week:
The surf forecast for Afife over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Afife in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Afife over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Afife over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you – the first ten days or so are a tough watch. We’ve got a real dry spell from the 18th right through to the 28th of July. The swell is tiny, mostly below 3 ft, with a lot of weak, short-period energy. The wind is all over the place, mostly cross or cross-on, and the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions." It’s a proper flat spell, and honestly, you’d be better off saving your energy.
Now, the good news is that things start to turn around. The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday the 29th of July. The morning is looking like a standout. We’ve got a solid 6 ft swell rolling in from the NW with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s going to produce some clean, lined-up waves. The combined swell energy is strong at 671. The water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
For the absolute best bet, though, I’m looking at Saturday the 1st of August. The morning session is the pick of the whole forecast. The swell is a beefy 7 ft from the NW with a 10-second period, and it’s glassy as a mirror with an easterly breeze. That’s a recipe for some powerful, clean walls. The energy is very strong at 846. Just a heads-up on the size: at 7 ft, this is getting into expert territory, so if you’re a beginner, give this one a miss. The afternoon does get a bit onshore, so get in early.
Sunday the 2nd of August morning is also a cracker, with a 7 ft NW swell and glassy conditions from the ESE. The energy is still very strong at 908. It’s a very similar setup to Saturday, so if you miss one, the other is a good backup.
The main thing to watch with these NW swells is that Afife is exposed to the west, so the direction is a good match. The long 10-second period means the waves will have good shape but will be more suited to the point break setup here, with longer lulls between sets.
Keep in mind, the spots can get crowded here, especially when it’s this good, so be prepared to share the peak.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 |
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 kJ | 13 | 92 | 14 | 20 | 50 | 41 | 37 | 27 | 20 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:51PM3.08m | 7:19AM2.67m | 7:36PM2.85m | 8:05AM2.52m | 8:24PM2.60m | 8:55AM2.37m | 9:17PM2.36m | 9:52AM2.25m | 10:21PM2.18m | 11:00AM2.20m | 11:35PM2.10m | 12:11PM2.22m | 00:46AM2.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:09AM0.23m | 1:16PM0.42m | 1:53AM0.44m | 2:04PM0.62m | 2:39AM0.65m | 2:58PM0.81m | 3:31AM0.84m | 4:02PM0.96m | 4:33AM0.98m | 5:18PM1.03m | 5:44AM1.03m | 6:33PM1.00m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 13 | 92 | 14 | 11 | 50 | 41 | 37 | 27 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 11 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | W 11 | NNW 9 | W 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | N 8 | N 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 8 | SW 12 | — | SW 4 | W 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1242 | 0 | 39 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 251 | 0 | 4 | 158 | 0 | 4 | 158 | 158 | 244 | 158 | 29 | 173 | 170 | 768 |
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