Surf Forecasts:
Afife surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Afife in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM. 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 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
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.
To be straight with you, the first few days are a write-off. We’re looking at flat, weak dribble with more cross-shore wind than surf. Tuesday the 21st through to Saturday the 26th is a real struggle, with waves below 2ft and a combined swell energy barely cracking 56 (42). It’s not worth paddling out for.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Monday the 28th of July. The wind goes glassy, which is a massive positive, and we see a pulse of 3ft swell from the NNW with a 10-second period. The combined energy hits 256 (moderate) and it’s clean. That’s your best window in the entire outlook. Afife is exposed to the west, and this is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll wrap in nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but with that 5ft plus afternoon onshore, it’s best to get in early. The water sits at 67°, which is about normal for this time of year.
After that, it’s back to mediocrity. The rest of the week is plagued by onshore winds and choppy conditions. The morning of Thursday the 31st of July is glassy again, but with only 2ft on offer, it’s barely surfable. The combined energy is a weak 68. You’d be scratching for a ride.
The following week doesn’t offer much redemption. There’s a small window on the morning of Sunday the 3rd of August with a glassy 4ft from the NW, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’ll be fat and gutless. Combined energy is 101 (weak). It’s a far cry from the Monday morning stand-out.
Overall, it’s a lean spell. The only true standout is that Monday morning (28th July). Get it while you can. The rest is a waiting game.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 5 | W 7 | W 6 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 20 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 147 | 79 | 346 | 306 | 107 | 159 | 220 | 125 | 295 | 267 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:17PM2.36m | 9:52AM2.25m | 10:21PM2.18m | 11:00AM2.20m | 11:35PM2.10m | 12:11PM2.22m | 00:46AM2.12m | 1:13PM2.31m | 1:44AM2.22m | 2:04PM2.45m | 2:30AM2.35m | 2:46PM2.61m | 3:09AM2.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.81m | 3:31AM0.84m | 4:02PM0.96m | 4:33AM0.98m | 5:18PM1.03m | 5:44AM1.03m | 6:33PM1.00m | 6:51AM0.99m | 7:34PM0.89m | 7:45AM0.88m | 8:21PM0.75m | 8:29AM0.74m | 9:02PM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 147 | 79 | — | — | 16 | 16 | 31 | 105 | 295 | 267 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 13 | NW 12 | — | NNW 10 | — | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 20 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 29 | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | 125 | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | N 8 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | 22 | — | — | 346 | 306 | 107 | 159 | 220 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 173 | 0 | 128 | 136 | 48 | 147 | 136 | 15 | 879 | 89 | 0 | 346 | 119 | 170 | 29 | 119 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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