Surf Forecasts:
Afife surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WNW swell with 965 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Afife over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. Only one spot really doing the rounds here, and it’s Afife, a nice beginner-friendly beach break that’s exposed to the west. The water’s sitting at about 66°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The outlook starts off pretty flat, with a few smaller bumps but nothing you’d paddle out for. The first real window of hope shows up on Saturday morning, the 5th of September. The swell is only 2ft from the NW, but the period is pushing 11 seconds, which gives it a bit of life. The real treat here is the glassy conditions with a light southerly breeze – clean as a whistle. The combined energy is moderate (217), so it’s not a powerhouse, but for a beginner-friendly wave, it’s about as good as it gets. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might share it with a few others, but it’s not a circus.
The standout session, however, is a bit later on. Saturday morning on the 16th of September has a cleaner setup. The swell is 4ft from the NW, with a solid 13-second period, giving it proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE, keeping the face smooth. The combined energy is strong (547), so there’s plenty of push. This is the best on offer in the whole window. The only downside is that with a long-period swell like this, the wave might be a bit too straight for the beach break, but with the wind in your favour, you’ll still find some fun corners.
Before that, Monday morning the 7th has a bigger 6ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is a messy cross-shore at 12 mph, chopping it up. That’s for the experts only, and even then, it’s not a classic.
After the 16th, things taper off quickly. The 18th and 19th have small, clean glassy conditions, but the swell is tiny (2-2ft) and the energy is weak (61-64). It’s surfable but not worth a dedicated trip.
Overall, the first week is a slow burn, but the second week has a couple of windows that are worth circling on the calendar. If you’re a beginner, the 5th is your best bet. For a bit more power, the 16th is the real standout – just keep an eye on the tide.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | W 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 135 | 124 | 79 | 495 | 555 | 332 | 212 | 561 | 887 | 681 | 505 | 363 | 270 | 180 | 292 | 301 | 505 | 441 | 346 | 109 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:08PM2.28m | 9:50AM2.33m | 10:46PM2.19m | 11:26AM2.39m | 00:18AM2.29m | 12:45PM2.59m | 1:26AM2.50m | 1:45PM2.85m | 2:18AM2.71m | 2:33PM3.08m | 3:02AM2.89m | 3:16PM3.24m | 3:41AM3.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:19AM0.90m | 4:19PM0.87m | 4:56AM0.95m | 5:59PM0.77m | 6:24AM0.81m | 7:13PM0.54m | 7:28AM0.58m | 8:07PM0.29m | 8:18AM0.35m | 8:52PM0.08m | 9:01AM0.17m | 9:32PM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | W 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 135 | 124 | 73 | 495 | 555 | 332 | 212 | 561 | 887 | 681 | 505 | 363 | 270 | 180 | 292 | 301 | 505 | 441 | 346 | 74 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | NW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 17 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 13 | W 7 | NNW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 13 | 65 | 124 | 64 | 84 | 101 | 110 | 46 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 215 | 17 | 53 | 17 | 9 | 109 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | NW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 16 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 7 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 79 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 31 | — | 19 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 127 | 115 | 16 | 22 | 84 | 33 | 29 | — | — | 245 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 4 | 89 | 4 | 324 | 89 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 89 | 10 | 324 | 119 | 29 |
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The above surf forecast table for Afife provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Afife can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Afife surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Afife) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Afife may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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