Surf Forecasts:
Alfagar surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 96 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alfagar over the next 16 days.
### Imperial
Alright, listen up. We’re looking at Alfagar. It’s a reef setup, and I gotta be straight with you - it’s been a tough run. The first week or so is going to be a real grind. We’re looking at a gap of nearly two weeks before there’s anything worth paddling out for, so don't be in a rush.
The water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there.
For Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th, the swell is tiny and inconsistent. Thursday morning is clean with a light offshore breeze, but with swell at about 1 foot and a weak combined energy (21), it’s more of a splash around than a surf. Friday morning the 10th is similar – clean but small. The wind stays light or offshore through a few mornings, but the energy just isn't there. The combined swell energy is in the teens or low twenties for most of that first week. That’s weak.
You'll see a bit more life on Sunday morning the 12th. The swell bumps up to about 2 feet with a combined energy of 67, and it’s clean with a light cross-offshore wind. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. There are a few more mornings like that – clean but small – right through the second week. The wind is favorable, but the waves just aren't showing up.
Now, the real standout is Monday morning, the 20th of July. Finally, some proper swell. We’re looking at a 4 foot swell from the NW, with a combined energy of 167. That’s moderate, solid energy. The wind will be a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping it clean. This is the best call of the whole 16 days. That NW direction is a good match for the break's optimum. It’s still a relatively short period for the size, but the combination of clean conditions and real energy makes this the one to circle on your calendar.
Thursday the 23rd also shows a 4 foot NW swell with a combined energy of 148 and a clean offshore wind. That’s another good one, but it's a long way out so treat it as promising, not guaranteed.
For the rest, keep your expectations low. It’s been a flat spell.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 62 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 65 | 51 | 28 | 14 | 60 | 10 | 39 | 2 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:54AM2.25m | 9:17PM2.34m | 10:02AM2.27m | 10:31PM2.34m | 11:13AM2.37m | 11:45PM2.40m | 12:20PM2.53m | 00:53AM2.53m | 1:20PM2.72m | 1:53AM2.67m | 2:15PM2.92m | 2:47AM2.78m | 3:06PM3.08m | 3:37AM2.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:55PM0.78m | 3:37AM0.67m | 4:09PM0.77m | 4:48AM0.66m | 5:26PM0.66m | 5:58AM0.58m | 6:36PM0.49m | 7:01AM0.46m | 7:38PM0.29m | 7:57AM0.32m | 8:33PM0.11m | 8:48AM0.20m | 9:24PM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 20 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | S 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 11 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | — | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 65 | 51 | 28 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | W 3 | — | W 14 | W 4 | W 11 | WNW 11 | W 5 | S 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 18 | S 13 | W 12 | S 12 | W 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | SE 4 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | W 12 | — | W 6 | S 19 | S 19 | S 14 | S 18 | — | NW 8 | S 12 | S 16 | S 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | NW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | W 2 | NW 3 | — | WNW 8 | NW 3 | WNW 8 | WNW 3 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 62 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 60 | 6 | 39 | 9 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 515 | 614 | 127 | 202 | 126 | 268 | 205 | 74 | 66 | 205 | 110 | 69 | 0 | 682 | 69 | 69 | 682 | 289 | 0 | 620 | 289 |
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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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