Surf Forecasts:
Alfagar surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alfagar this week:
The surf forecast for Alfagar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alfagar in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alfagar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. I’ve had a look at the charts for Alfagar, and I gotta tell ya, it’s a tough run ahead. This is a reef setup that’s inconsistent at the best of times, and the next 16 days are shaping up to be a proper test of patience.
The problem is a real lack of push. For the first week and a half, we’re looking at tiny swell. From Thursday the 10th right through to Tuesday the 15th of September, it’s just not happening. We’re talking ankle-snappers at best, with wave heights barely pushing 2 ft and combined swell energy struggling to get past 40. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross or onshore, keeping things choppy and uninviting. Water temp is sitting around 70°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze while you're sitting there waiting for nothing.
Things finally show a pulse on Wednesday morning the 16th. We get a jump to 4 ft of swell from the NW, with the combined energy hitting 247 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNW, so it’ll be groomed. But it’s a short-period 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and soft. Still, it’s the first real chance in a week, and the clean conditions make it the standout option of the whole outlook. It’s not perfect, but it’s something.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Thursday morning the 17th offers a glimmer with glassy conditions and a bit of 3 ft swell, but it’s ordinary at best. The rest of the window into the last week of September is a write-off—tiny waves, poor wind, and low energy. The only other notable moment is Friday morning the 25th of September, with a clean offshore wind from the NNW and a little 2 ft swell, but the combined energy is still weak at 85.
Honestly, if you’re hanging for a surf, your best bet is the Wednesday morning of the 16th. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only time the stars line up for something rideable and clean. For the rest, you might as well save the wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
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 kJ | 18 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 38 | 32 | 27 | 46 | 82 | 39 | 23 | 34 | 31 | 14 | 67 | 264 | 240 | 186 | 107 | 173 | 118 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:15PM3.17m | 3:38AM2.94m | 3:52PM3.13m | 4:13AM2.92m | 4:28PM3.01m | 4:46AM2.83m | 5:03PM2.81m | 5:20AM2.69m | 5:38PM2.58m | 5:54AM2.51m | 6:15PM2.33m | 6:32AM2.31m | 6:58PM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00AM0.07m | 9:28PM-0.06m | 9:37AM0.04m | 10:02PM-0.01m | 10:12AM0.08m | 10:34PM0.12m | 10:47AM0.20m | 11:05PM0.29m | 11:21AM0.36m | 11:37PM0.50m | 11:58AM0.57m | 00:10AM0.72m | 12:39PM0.79m | 00:51AM0.94m | |||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 33 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | WNW 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | W 11 | NW 8 | S 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 18 | 10 | 31 | 73 | 63 | 306 | 289 | 28 | 373 | 160 | 65 | 99 | 42 | 15 | 23 | 88 | 3 | 186 | 107 | 173 | 118 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | ESE 5 | WNW 10 | — | W 5 | W 12 | S 11 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 38 | 32 | 27 | 35 | 82 | 39 | 16 | 34 | 31 | 14 | 2 | 37 | — | 15 | 45 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SE 6 | W 7 | W 10 | — | W 16 | WNW 15 | NW 13 | — | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | W 13 | W 12 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | 5 | 21 | 46 | — | 12 | 23 | 32 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | — | — | SE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 512 | 169 | — | 277 | — | — | — | 4 | 67 | 264 | 240 | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 61 | 69 | 33 | 15 | 59 | 3 | 8 | 61 | 0 | 8 | 45 | 0 | 46 | 361 | 0 | 11 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
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The above surf forecast table for Alfagar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Alfagar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alfagar 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 (Alfagar) 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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