Afife Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. We’re looking at Afife over the next couple of weeks. It’s a consistent, exposed beginner-friendly break that works best with a westerly swell. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days aren’t offering much. On Tuesday the 1st, we’ve got a 5ft NW swell coming in, but that cross-on wind from the NNW is ruining it. Choppy and messy. The combined swell energy is a moderate 360, but it’s not doing us any favours. Wednesday the 2nd drops right off – tiny waves and poor conditions. Thursday the 3rd morning shows some promise with a 2ft WNW swell and glassy conditions, but it’s only just surfable, not a standout.

We’ve got a bit of a gap after that. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th have some size, but the wind keeps messing things up. Saturday morning the 5th is the first real glimmer – a 3ft WNW swell, clean with a cross-offshore breeze from the NE, and the energy is up to 224 (moderate). It’s nothing huge, but it’s rideable.

Sunday the 6th morning is where things start to get interesting. We’ve got a 4ft NW swell, 11-second period, and it’s glassy. The energy is a solid 460. That’s a proper session for a beginner – clean, shoulder-high waves. This is one of the better windows in the forecast.

Then we hit a rough patch. Monday the 7th morning has a 6ft WNW swell but it’s cross-choppy and messy. That’s getting into the zone where it’s too big for beginners, and the wind is ruining the shape. The rest of that week stays poor with strong cross and cross-on winds, and the swell energy fluctuates between 200 and 400. Not worth paddling out.

The real standout comes on Saturday the 12th. Both morning and afternoon have glassy conditions, with a 4-4ft NW swell and a 9-second period. The energy is moderate at 258-278. Combined with the glassy wind, this is a beautiful day for a long session. If you’re looking for one day to call in sick, that’s it.

After that, Sunday the 13th is clean but small. The next big event is Tuesday the 15th morning – glassy again, 4ft W swell, 9 seconds, and clean. Good, but not a standout.

The final highlight is Wednesday the 16th morning. We’ve got a 6ft WNW swell, 12-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is 972 – that’s strong. This is a proper groundswell, and with that period, it’s going to have some punch. For a beginner, 6ft is too big, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the best session of the whole forecast. Just know that a long-period swell like this can break a bit straight on a beach break, so choose your peak wisely.

In summary, the best on offer is Saturday the 12th for the glassy, fun-sized waves, and Wednesday the 16th morning for the bigger, more powerful swell. The rest of the time, it’s either too windy or too small.

Rusty.

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