Surf Forecasts:
Afogadas surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 422 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Afogadas this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Afogadas in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM. 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 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Afogadas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. I’ve had a good look at the charts for the next sixteen days, and I’ll be honest with you, it’s a tough one. We’re looking at a stretch that’s pretty much a write-off for quality waves. There’s a whole heap of nothing on offer until we get to the second week, and even then, it’s not a guarantee.
The only spot showing any sort of life in the guidance is Afogadas. But the problem is, the wind is a mess. For the entire first week, from Monday the 3rd of August right through to Sunday the 9th, it’s cross-on or cross-shore, blowing at 12 to 16 mph. The swell is coming from the East, bumping up to about 5 ft on Tuesday the 4th, but it’s short-period stuff around 7 to 8 seconds, and it’s all described as "poor surf conditions." The combined energy gets up to a moderate 290 (moderate wave energy) on Tuesday afternoon, but with that wind, it’s just a messy, choppy line-up. Not worth paddling out for.
There’s a real gap in the middle of the week after that, with the same story continuing. The wind eases to cross-shore on the 13th, but the swell is still small and weak, with energy around 109 (weak wave energy). It’s just not doing anything for us.
Then, we get to the tail end of the forecast. On Friday the 14th of August, there’s a bit of a pulse. The swell hits 6 ft from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 502 (strong wave energy). That’s a real spike in power. But here’s the kicker – the wind is still a fresh cross-shore at 19 mph. The report still says "poor surf conditions." This is a classic case of a bit of size but no shape. It’s got that lumpy, cross-chop look. That’s more of a kite-surfing breeze than a clean paddle session. For a beginner, 6 ft is getting a bit much, and for an expert, the wind will ruin it.
After that, the swell drops back down, and the wind stays onshore or cross-shore for the rest of the run. There are no standouts. No clean windows.
So, the bottom line: this is a blank run for the area. It’s one of those periods where the forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about. Keep your gear ready, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 86 | 109 | 244 | 229 | 270 | 361 | 201 | 168 | 338 | 123 | 86 | 179 | 82 | 89 | 82 | 132 | 131 | 142 | 214 | 121 | 104 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:10PM1.99m | 7:28AM2.02m | 7:56PM1.91m | 8:20AM1.89m | 8:52PM1.82m | 9:26AM1.77m | 10:03PM1.76m | 10:50AM1.70m | 11:26PM1.78m | 12:18PM1.75m | 00:44AM1.90m | 1:31PM1.88m | 1:49AM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:59PM0.32m | 1:14AM0.43m | 1:42PM0.42m | 2:04AM0.50m | 2:34PM0.53m | 3:08AM0.57m | 3:44PM0.62m | 4:31AM0.59m | 5:09PM0.65m | 6:00AM0.51m | 6:30PM0.58m | 7:14AM0.36m | 7:36PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 86 | 109 | 135 | 13 | 13 | 213 | 8 | 7 | 142 | 91 | 20 | 78 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 111 | 110 | 121 | 104 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | S 14 | SE 14 | NNE 9 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 9 | NE 8 | SE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 15 | SE 15 | SE 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 7 | SE 15 | NNE 9 | SE 13 | N 9 | — | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SE 13 | NE 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | N 10 | N 10 | S 11 | N 10 | S 12 | N 10 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 2 | — | 7 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 244 | 229 | 270 | 361 | 201 | 168 | 338 | 123 | 86 | 179 | 82 | 89 | 82 | 132 | 131 | 142 | 214 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 2022 | 6 | 1011 | 1573 | 6 | 987 | 334 | 244 | 839 | 1595 | 244 | 828 | 2005 | 1983 | 828 | 1980 | 828 | 828 | 1595 | 1985 |
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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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