Surf Forecasts:
Alfagar surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WNW swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with W 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alfagar in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alfagar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at the forecast for Alfagar. It’s a reef setup, so it needs a specific swell direction to really work, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ve got to be patient. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a whopping 6° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit.
The next couple of weeks are looking pretty quiet, to be honest. There’s a long gap of nothing really worth mentioning from the start until Monday the 4th of August. That morning, you’ll find some surfable little waves, but it’s very ordinary. The swell is only 2ft from the west with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (65). It’s clean though, with a light breeze.
The 7th of August (Friday morning) sees a little bump, with a clean 2ft swell from the west-northwest and a 7-second period, but the energy is still low (63). It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. The 8th of August (Saturday morning) is similar, with a moderate offshore wind making it clean, but it’s still just 3ft and 9 seconds of period (85 energy).
The real standout, the only one worth circling on the calendar, is the morning of Tuesday the 11th of August. We’ve got a clean 3ft groundswell from the west-northwest with a 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate (218), and with a light offshore breeze from the north, it’s going to be glassy and clean. This is the best on offer, but keep in mind it’s a reef, so the long period might make it a bit straight, but it’ll still have some shape. It’s also a beginner-friendly size, so it’s a good one for everyone.
After that, the 13th of August (Thursday morning) has a bit more size at 3ft with a moderate offshore wind, but it’s still just ordinary conditions. The run continues quiet. So, if you’re keen, that Tuesday morning the 11th is your best bet. The rest is a lot of waiting.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 18 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 84 | 79 | 31 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 61 | 28 | 45 | 33 | 48 | 48 | 63 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:10AM2.60m | 4:23PM2.87m | 4:42AM2.61m | 4:55PM2.86m | 5:16AM2.60m | 5:29PM2.81m | 5:51AM2.56m | 6:05PM2.71m | 6:30AM2.49m | 6:47PM2.57m | 7:16AM2.39m | 7:39PM2.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03PM0.28m | 10:06AM0.32m | 10:35PM0.25m | 10:38AM0.31m | 11:07PM0.26m | 11:12AM0.35m | 11:40PM0.30m | 11:48AM0.41m | 00:17AM0.39m | 12:29PM0.52m | 00:59AM0.51m | 1:18PM0.64m | 1:51AM0.65m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 23 | 29 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 6 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | S 12 | W 8 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 84 | 79 | 21 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 1 | 28 | 45 | 25 | 48 | 48 | 3 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 9 | W 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | N 9 | WNW 10 | N 8 | — | W 10 | WNW 3 | — | N 7 | WNW 9 | S 13 | S 12 | — | N 10 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 3 | 4 | 65 | 2 | 31 | 1 | — | 17 | 1 | — | 1 | 17 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | N 10 | — | NW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | W 9 | WNW 3 | — | W 7 | WNW 3 | — | W 8 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 14 | — | 7 | 19 | — | 40 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 61 | 2 | — | 33 | 2 | — | 63 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 747 | 350 | 69 | 644 | 85 | 11 | 203 | 202 | 59 | 346 | 348 | 69 | 346 | 202 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 8 | 59 | 59 |
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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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