Surf Forecasts:
Afife surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,643 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with NNW 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 (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Afife in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Afife over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, right out of the gate, I’ll be straight with you – the next few days are a bit of a write-off for Afife. We’re looking at a pretty grim stretch from Thursday through most of the following week. The winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the swell is a messy, short-period affair. The energy is weak to moderate at best, with choppy, lumpy conditions making it a tough paddle. You’ll be fighting the wind more than the waves. Honestly, it’s a bit of a blank run for a few days, and that’s just how it’s shaping up.
But hold on, because we’ve got a gem on the horizon. The real standout is the morning of Friday, the 28th of August. This is the one to circle. The swell is predicted to be a solid 10 ft from the WNW, and get this – the wind is glassy, and the tide is favorable. The energy is a massive 2091, which is a proper strong pulse of power. However, the guidance says it might be too big for this break, so this is strictly for the experts who know what they’re doing. For the rest of us, the afternoon drops to 8 ft with a light cross-onshore chop, which is still a big wave but a bit more manageable.
The next best bet is the following morning, Saturday, the 29th of August. We’ll see a cleaner 5 ft from the NW with a light cross-offshore breeze, making for some nice, clean lines. The energy is a moderate 343, so it’s not a monster, but the conditions will be sweet for a longboarder or a fun shortboard session.
A quick heads-up: as we roll into the first week of September, the surf drops off again. The swell gets small and weak, with energy only in the 100-200 range, and the winds start turning messy again. It’s a real mixed bag, but that Friday the 28th is the only one that’s got me excited.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | W 12 | W 10 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 227 | 730 | 546 | 569 | 439 | 127 | 92 | 233 | 443 | 375 | 388 | 434 | 551 | 164 | 94 | 86 | 96 | 131 | 155 | 432 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:24PM2.06m | 10:03AM2.11m | 10:53PM1.95m | 11:35AM2.10m | 00:24AM2.00m | 12:52PM2.22m | 1:27AM2.15m | 1:45PM2.41m | 2:11AM2.32m | 2:25PM2.61m | 2:47AM2.49m | 2:59PM2.80m | 3:19AM2.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:30AM1.11m | 4:30PM1.14m | 5:00AM1.19m | 6:08PM1.11m | 6:28AM1.11m | 7:17PM0.96m | 7:27AM0.94m | 8:04PM0.77m | 8:09AM0.75m | 8:41PM0.58m | 8:45AM0.56m | 9:14PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Temp °C | 21 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | NW 10 | W 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | W 12 | W 10 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | NNW 7 | SW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 82 | 57 | 546 | 39 | 439 | 127 | 92 | 233 | 443 | 375 | 388 | 434 | 5 | 164 | 94 | 86 | 14 | 131 | 155 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — |
| kJ | 50 | 16 | 9 | 21 | 47 | 40 | 39 | 122 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 28 | 98 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | W 11 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | N 6 | W 10 | NW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 40 | 20 | 37 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 11 | — | NW 10 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 227 | 730 | — | 569 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 551 | — | 34 | 30 | 96 | — | — | 432 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 89 | 29 | 54 | 89 | 0 | 8 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 96 | 76 | 94 | 104 | 94 | 94 | 173 | 94 |
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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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