Surf Forecasts:
Afogadas surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Afogadas this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Afogadas in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Afogadas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window, but there’s not a single good surf option on the table. The whole stretch is a blank run, and I can’t point you to a standout session because there simply isn’t one.
The only break on the radar is Afogadas, and it’s the same story day after day. The swell is coming in from the east, around 3 ft to 5 ft, with a short, weak period of just 6 to 8 seconds. The combined energy of the swells is moderate, ranging from 100 to 276 (moderate wave energy), but it doesn’t matter because the wind is a constant problem. We’ve got a persistent cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze from the SE at 12 to 19 mph, chopping up the surface and making everything a mess. The water temperature is 81°, which is about normal for this time of year with a slight plus 1° anomaly—nothing to write home about.
The finder gave no recommendations, and looking at the guidance, Afogadas is rated as fairly consistent, but the wind and swell combo just isn’t coming together. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now. For a surfer, it’s poor conditions all the way through from Friday morning, 21 August, right up to Saturday morning, 5 September. There’s no light wind, no clean face, no magic window.
This kind of run isn’t abnormal for the area, so don’t lose hope. Forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long. But for now, leave the board in the garage.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 112 | 114 | 124 | 114 | 77 | 74 | 64 | 100 | 130 | 176 | 221 | 221 | 246 | 191 | 294 | 191 | 163 | 231 | 149 | 152 | 201 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:57AM1.43m | 11:28PM1.52m | 12:29PM1.47m | 00:46AM1.61m | 1:30PM1.59m | 1:40AM1.76m | 2:12PM1.73m | 2:20AM1.92m | 2:47PM1.87m | 2:55AM2.07m | 3:19PM2.00m | 3:27AM2.20m | 3:50PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07PM0.87m | 6:06AM0.74m | 6:29PM0.80m | 7:12AM0.63m | 7:26PM0.69m | 7:58AM0.50m | 8:08PM0.56m | 8:36AM0.37m | 8:44PM0.43m | 9:10AM0.26m | 9:17PM0.33m | 9:42AM0.17m | 9:49PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NE 15 | NE 15 | E 8 |
| kJ | 112 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 176 | 8 | 8 | 142 | 57 | 55 | 148 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | N 8 | S 12 | N 9 | N 8 | S 11 | N 11 | N 8 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | S 9 | — | S 15 | NNE 9 | NE 18 | NE 18 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 14 |
| kJ | 8 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 95 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | S 13 | N 9 | S 12 | S 11 | — | N 12 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 16 | S 17 | NNE 16 | SE 18 | SE 18 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 110 | 114 | 124 | 114 | 77 | 74 | 64 | 100 | 130 | 176 | 221 | 221 | 246 | 191 | 294 | 191 | 163 | 231 | 149 | 152 | 201 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 750 | 2695 | 1011 | 824 | 2160 | 1636 | 828 | 1648 | 795 | 841 | 1595 | 987 | 1027 | 1573 | 1573 | 1573 | 1573 | 227 | 1487 | 1573 | 1027 |
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The above surf forecast table for Afogadas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Afogadas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Afogadas 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 (Afogadas) 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 Afogadas 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.
Afogadas is 15 km (9 miles) from Canguaretama. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Canguaretama. Canguaretama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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