Surf Forecasts:
Afogadas surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Afogadas this week:
The surf forecast for Afogadas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Afogadas in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Afogadas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s be straight about the next 16 days around Afogadas. I’ve looked over the whole stretch, and I won’t lie to you – the surf is a total dud. There’s not a single session in the whole window that I’d point you towards.
Starting from Tuesday, the 28th of July, all the way through to Wednesday, the 12th of August, every day is marked by poor surf. The wind is a constant headache, blowing from the SSE, SE, or ESE, keeping it cross or cross-onshore, with a moderate to fresh breeze, and that’s just going to mess up the surface. The combined swell energy is often weak, sitting at 70, 78, or 94, and even when it climbs to moderate levels like 198 on Thursday the 30th or 305 on Saturday the 1st of August, the wind is still on it. The wave heights are tiny, ranging from 2ft to 6ft, but they’re coming from the ESE or E with a short period of only 6 to 8 seconds – that’s pure windswell, weak and choppy, with no grunt.
The water is 80°F with a anomaly of 0.5°, so it’s normal for the time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s okay. There’s no standout, no day to get keen on. Even the biggest push on Wednesday, the 5th of August, with 6ft and a combined energy of 663, still has a cross-onshore breeze and a short period, meaning poor shape and a bumpy ride. It’s more of a kite surfer’s scene than a paddle surfer’s.
Afogadas is a fairly consistent break, but it’s not doing its thing here. The optimum swell direction is from the SE, but we’re getting mostly ESE and E, which isn’t working. There’s nothing to recommend. It’s a full 16-day gap with no surf. That’s just how it’s shaping up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 47 | 61 | 79 | 85 | 82 | 82 | 115 | 77 | 119 | 61 | 121 | 191 | 305 | 228 | 313 | 216 | 145 | 402 | 207 | 341 | 487 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:45PM1.92m | 3:54AM2.11m | 4:18PM2.00m | 4:27AM2.19m | 4:50PM2.05m | 5:00AM2.24m | 5:23PM2.08m | 5:33AM2.24m | 5:56PM2.08m | 6:07AM2.21m | 6:31PM2.05m | 6:45AM2.13m | 7:10PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:35AM0.29m | 9:42PM0.38m | 10:10AM0.23m | 10:16PM0.32m | 10:43AM0.19m | 10:49PM0.30m | 11:16AM0.19m | 11:22PM0.30m | 11:48AM0.21m | 11:56PM0.32m | 12:22PM0.25m | 00:32AM0.36m | 12:59PM0.32m | 1:14AM0.43m | |||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 14 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ESE 6 | NE 9 | ESE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 11 | E 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 80 | 22 | 74 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 188 | 132 | 7 | 169 | 6 | 4 | 326 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 10 | — | NE 9 | E 10 | E 12 | S 13 | — | S 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 14 | NNE 8 | NE 11 | NNE 7 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 23 | — | 22 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | NNE 10 | — | E 15 | S 9 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 13 | E 10 | E 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | NE 11 | N 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 10 | — | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 47 | 61 | 79 | 85 | 82 | 82 | 115 | 77 | 119 | 61 | 121 | 191 | 305 | 228 | 313 | 216 | 145 | 402 | 207 | 341 | 487 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 987 | 1573 | 1753 | 1753 | 2002 | 987 | 987 | 1976 | 987 | 987 | 1573 | 1487 | 1487 | 1595 | 1573 | 989 | 1573 | 7 | 1487 | 1595 | 128 |
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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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