Surf Forecasts:
Alfagar surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alfagar this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Alfagar in the next 16 days are 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alfagar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the coming weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it's a bit of a slow start. The forecast is pretty flat for the first week and a half, with nothing really worth paddling out for. We're looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves at Alfagar. The first few days, from the 14th to the 24th, it's all small stuff, mostly under 2ft, and the wave energy is really low, barely cracking 100 (27-71). The wind is ok some mornings, but the swell is just not there. You'd be waiting around for nothing.
Now, things start to perk up a little around the 25th of July. That Saturday morning, we finally see a slight bump in energy. The swell pushes up to about 3ft from the NW, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is offshore from the N at 12 mph, so it'll be clean. The combined energy hits 96, which is still weak but it's something. By the afternoon, the swell picks up a notch to 3ft from the NW, with the energy climbing to 161 (moderate). The wind goes cross-offshore from the WNW, so it should stay reasonably clean. It's not a world-class day, but it's the first surfable option we've had in a while.
Then, on the 26th, Sunday morning, we get a bit of a change. The swell drops to 2ft, but the period jumps up to 12 seconds from the W. That's a proper groundswell, and the energy is up there at 171 (moderate). With a 12 mph offshore wind from the N, it'll be clean. The 28th of July, Wednesday morning, looks similar – 3ft from the NW, 9 second period, 136 energy, and a gentle offshore from the N.
The single standout session here looks like the 29th of July. That Wednesday morning, we've got a 3ft NW swell, 9 second period, and the combined energy hits 165 (moderate), which is the highest energy reading we see. The wind is a light offshore from the N at 6 mph, keeping it clean. For this spot, that's about as good as it gets in this window. The swell direction is WNW, which is close to the optimum SW direction, so it should wrap in alright.
Overall, it's a lean period. The first week is a write-off, and the second week offers a few mornings with small but clean, rideable waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 7 |
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 kJ | 17 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 64 | 26 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:06PM3.08m | 3:37AM2.84m | 3:54PM3.17m | 4:24AM2.84m | 4:41PM3.18m | 5:10AM2.78m | 5:26PM3.10m | 5:55AM2.68m | 6:11PM2.93m | 6:40AM2.54m | 6:57PM2.71m | 7:26AM2.39m | 7:46PM2.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:48AM0.20m | 9:24PM-0.01m | 9:36AM0.13m | 10:13PM-0.06m | 10:21AM0.12m | 10:59PM-0.02m | 11:06AM0.18m | 11:44PM0.10m | 11:50AM0.29m | 00:27AM0.27m | 12:34PM0.45m | 1:11AM0.46m | 1:22PM0.64m | 1:58AM0.67m | |||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | NW 5 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 17 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | — | 26 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 10 | — | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | S 12 | W 10 | WNW 6 | S 11 | S 13 | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | — | W 11 | WNW 8 | W 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | — | 12 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 10 | S 18 | — | ESE 5 | SE 5 | W 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | — | WNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 6 |
| kJ | — | 23 | 1 | — | 3 | 10 | 7 | 64 | 11 | — | 17 | 28 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 9 | 8 | — | — | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 316 | 69 | 113 | 198 | 202 | 205 | 182 | 202 | 361 | 316 | 350 | 342 | 747 | 14 | 178 | 702 | 62 | 69 | 272 | 11 |
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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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