Surf Forecasts:
Afogadas surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SE swell with 247 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Afogadas this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Afogadas in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Afogadas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here.
Honestly, looking at the next 16 days for Afogadas, it’s a tough stretch. The whole period is a write-off for quality surf. The swell is constantly coming from the east, which is cross-shore to onshore, and the wind is relentless, blowing from the southeast and east at 12 to 19 mph. That combo is just smashing the surface into a choppy, messy mess. The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first solid run of small surf starts on Thursday, August 6th, with a 3 ft east swell, but it’s paired with a SE wind at 16 mph and a weak 7-second period. The combined energy is only 126 (moderate), but it’s all chop. It stays like this day after day. Friday and Saturday the swell drops, and the cross-onshore wind keeps the surface ugly. There’s a slight bump in energy on Sunday afternoon, August 9th, with a 4 ft east swell and a jump to 317 combined energy (moderate), but the wind is still cross-onshore and the period is short at 7 seconds. Not worth paddling out.
The pattern continues through the second week. The end of the forecast, around August 21st, shows a 5 ft east swell with a 7-second period and a combined energy of 424 (moderate), but the wind is onshore and the waves are dumping. The short period and lack of any clean wind window mean the setup is rough and ugly. For a beach break like Afogadas, this is more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew. There are no standout days, no quality windows, just a long, flat, choppy run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 112 | 84 | 213 | 71 | 50 | 46 | 54 | 67 | 95 | 104 | 186 | 130 | 163 | 159 | 234 | 103 | 65 | 160 | 160 | 163 | 247 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:26AM1.77m | 10:03PM1.76m | 10:50AM1.70m | 11:26PM1.78m | 12:18PM1.75m | 00:44AM1.90m | 1:31PM1.88m | 1:49AM2.08m | 2:29PM2.03m | 2:43AM2.26m | 3:18PM2.16m | 3:30AM2.41m | 4:02PM2.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:44PM0.62m | 4:31AM0.59m | 5:09PM0.65m | 6:00AM0.51m | 6:30PM0.58m | 7:14AM0.36m | 7:36PM0.45m | 8:14AM0.19m | 8:30PM0.31m | 9:04AM0.04m | 9:18PM0.19m | 9:50AM-0.05m | 10:01PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 10 | SE 13 | N 10 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 18 | 67 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 124 | 130 | 3 | 8 | 155 | 103 | 65 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 132 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | NE 8 | SE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 10 | SE 15 | N 10 | S 12 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 13 | S 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 11 | NE 8 | S 16 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 21 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | NE 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | N 10 | N 7 | SSE 15 | SE 9 | S 10 | S 12 | N 10 | S 13 | S 19 | E 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | S 16 | — | N 8 | S 16 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 112 | 84 | 213 | 71 | 50 | 46 | 54 | 67 | 95 | 104 | 186 | — | 163 | 159 | 234 | 76 | 11 | 160 | 160 | 163 | 247 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 710 | 1595 | 11 | 822 | 1978 | 2160 | 828 | 2160 | 1679 | 841 | 1595 | 1595 | 839 | 1573 | 987 | 1976 | 1976 | 1976 | 1715 | 1661 | 1573 |
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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).
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