Afife Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

I'll level with you – the first ten days or so are a total bust. We're looking at a proper flat spell until the 17th of August, with barely a ripple worth chasing. The good news is we've got a pulse of energy lining up for the tail end of the run, so let's get stuck in.

The main spot in the picture is Afife, a consistent beginner-friendly wave that's open to the west. The water is sitting at 67°, which is about average for the time of year.

For the first twelve days, it's a whole lot of nothing. From the 5th of August through the 16th, wave heights barely scrape 3ft, and the wind is almost always a messy cross-onshore. You'll get a couple of glassy mornings on the 7th, 8th, 10th, and 11th, but the swell is just too weak and small – energy readings are mostly under 100, sometimes dropping into the 20s, so it's basically flat. The 12th and 13th see a little more energy creeping up around 200, but it's all cross-onshore and choppy. Honestly, not worth the wax.

Now, the standout window is the morning of Monday the 17th of August. That's our best shot. We've got a solid jump in swell – 6ft from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a punchy 563. That's a proper moderate groundswell. The wind is light and cross-shore, which is promising. For a beginner spot, 6ft is a step up, so it might be a bit much for the groms, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it's the best looking day on the chart. Get it early before the wind shifts.

After that, things drop off again. The 18th and 19th have some size, but the wind gets messy again, swinging cross-on and fresh, turning the waves into a chop-fest. The 20th is a total write-off with a weak, short-period windswell.

So, here's the call: suffer through the first week and a half. The only real standout is the morning of August 17th at Afife. Don't snooze on it.

Rusty.

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