Surf Forecasts:
Alfagar surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alfagar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the outlook for the next couple of weeks at Alfagar. Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you: this is a tough run. The forecast is stubbornly flat and weak, with barely a whisper of swell for most of the period. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, inconsistent waves and very ordinary conditions. Don’t get your hopes up for anything firing, but let’s see what’s on offer.
The pattern is pretty grim to start. From Sunday the 2nd right through to the morning of Friday the 14th, it’s a desert. We’re looking at swell heights barely nudging 2 ft to 3 ft, with periods mostly under 10 seconds. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting between 6 and 121, which is just a whisper. Winds are okay at times – a few clean mornings with light offshore or cross-off breezes – but the waves just aren’t there to back it up. Afternoons get messy with cross-shore winds and a chop. This is a real flat spell, and it’s tough to get excited about anything.
The only glimmer of hope, and I mean the only one, shows up on the morning of Friday the 14th. That’s about two weeks out. For a few hours, the wind goes glassy, with a light offshore from the SE. Swell is a tiny 3 ft from the WNW, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 94. It’s not big, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. The conditions are described as “surfable waves but very ordinary,” which is about as generous as it gets. This is your best bet, but it’s a long way off and the energy is still pretty weak. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. After that, it’s back to flat and onshore slop. Honestly, it’s looking more like a kite session than a surf session out there for most of this run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 37 | 35 | 32 | 47 | 28 | 42 | 26 | 32 | 50 | 49 | 81 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 117 | 73 | 94 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:16AM2.60m | 5:29PM2.81m | 5:51AM2.56m | 6:05PM2.71m | 6:30AM2.49m | 6:47PM2.57m | 7:16AM2.39m | 7:39PM2.41m | 8:15AM2.29m | 8:47PM2.26m | 9:30AM2.24m | 10:12PM2.19m | 10:55AM2.29m | 11:40PM2.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:12AM0.35m | 11:40PM0.30m | 11:48AM0.41m | 00:17AM0.39m | 12:29PM0.52m | 00:59AM0.51m | 1:18PM0.64m | 1:51AM0.65m | 2:21PM0.76m | 3:00AM0.78m | 3:45PM0.82m | 4:26AM0.82m | 5:18PM0.73m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 20 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 28 | 32 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | N 10 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | NNW 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 37 | 35 | 32 | 47 | 28 | 42 | 24 | 26 | 50 | 49 | 2 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | N 6 | — | — | S 13 | WNW 9 | S 13 | S 12 | — | NW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | N 9 | W 10 | WNW 9 | — | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | — | W 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 26 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 20 | 31 | 2 | 17 | 28 | — | 5 | 16 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | W 7 | NW 3 | — | WNW 8 | NW 4 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | W 3 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 32 | 3 | — | 81 | 9 | — | 36 | 117 | 73 | 94 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 202 | 205 | 95 | 272 | 59 | 46 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 202 | 182 | 361 | 727 | 0 | 8 | 727 | 265 | 479 | 346 | 425 |
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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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