Surf Forecasts:
Afife surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 350 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with W 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 7PM. 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+) | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Afife over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on offer at Afife.
First up, the water is sitting at 69°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus if you’re heading in without a full suit.
Honestly, the next week or so is looking pretty grim. Friday the 24th kicks off with a tiny, choppy 1ft to 2ft swell from the NNW, mixed with a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-onshore wind. Not worth paddling out for. That trend continues right through the weekend and into the start of the week. The swell stays small, the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the wave energy is weak (mostly under 100). It’s a real struggle.
We finally get a little glimmer of hope on Monday the 27th morning. The wind drops to glassy, and we get a 3ft groundswell from the NNW with a 10-second period, pushing the combined energy up to 226 (moderate). It’s not huge, but that glassy morning will make it clean. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, so it’s a good chance to get some practice in. The crowds are sometimes here, so you might have some company.
The next few days are back to marginal or poor conditions, with small swell and onshore winds. Thursday the 31st morning has another glassy window with a 2ft W swell, but the energy is still low (93).
Now, hold on to your board. The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Saturday the 8th of August. The morning is looking glassy again, with a 4ft swell from the west and a 9-second period. The combined energy is a solid 416 (moderate to strong). This is the best-looking surf of the entire 16-day window. The wind is glassy, and the swell is pushing in from the west, which is what this spot wants. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so it won’t be too heavy, but it’ll be fun and clean. This is your best bet.
The second week has another mention on Wednesday the 5th of August morning, with a 4ft WNW swell and a long 11-second period, but the cross-shore wind will put some ripples on it. The energy is high (408), but the wind is just not quite right. It’s a promise, but a less certain one.
So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off with a few small glassy windows. The big one is the 8th of August. Don’t miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | W 8 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
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 kJ | 19 | 14 | 41 | 73 | 156 | 213 | 62 | 78 | 119 | 133 | 251 | 267 | 188 | 196 | 112 | 55 | 49 | 54 | 36 | 36 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:11PM2.22m | 00:46AM2.12m | 1:13PM2.31m | 1:44AM2.22m | 2:04PM2.45m | 2:30AM2.35m | 2:46PM2.61m | 3:09AM2.47m | 3:24PM2.75m | 3:45AM2.58m | 3:59PM2.88m | 4:18AM2.66m | 4:32PM2.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:33PM1.00m | 6:51AM0.99m | 7:34PM0.89m | 7:45AM0.88m | 8:21PM0.75m | 8:29AM0.74m | 9:02PM0.60m | 9:08AM0.60m | 9:38PM0.47m | 9:43AM0.47m | 10:12PM0.36m | 10:16AM0.38m | 10:45PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 19 | 9 | 41 | 73 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 68 | 68 | 251 | 267 | 188 | 196 | 112 | 54 | 49 | 54 | 34 | 36 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | S 12 | — | NW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 12 | 26 | 5 | 3 | — | 7 | 6 | 25 | 133 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 23 | 55 | 26 | 33 | 36 | 32 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | NNW 6 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 20 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 14 | — | — | 156 | 213 | 62 | 78 | 119 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 879 | 265 | 0 | 4 | 141 | 173 | 12 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 94 | 94 | 4 | 179 | 94 | 4 | 175 | 94 | 0 |
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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).
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