Surf Forecasts:
Alfagar surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, WNW swell with 757 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alfagar in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
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 Alfagar's got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water's a bit nippy, sittin' at 68°, which is almost two degrees colder than usual for this time of year. You'll want a spring suit for sure.
The outlook starts on Thursday the 27th of August, but don't get too excited. We've got a 5ft W swell with a short, weak period of 8 seconds. The problem is a stiff 16 mph cross-shore wind chopping it all up. It's not looking clean, so it's a bit of a write-off for a proper surf.
Now, Friday the 28th of August is where things get interesting. That's our standout. The morning shows a solid 5ft W swell, but the period jumps to 10 seconds, bringing more energy with it. The real magic is the glassy conditions – a light 3 mph offshore breeze from the North. It's going to be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is a solid 400, which is moderate wave energy. This is a real opportunity for some long, clean lines. Just a heads-up, Alfagar is an inconsistent reef break, so if it's working, it's worth the look. It can get a bit busy with crowds sometimes, so get in early.
Friday afternoon the wind swings cross-onshore and the quality drops, so the morning window is your only shot.
Saturday the 29th of August sees the swell dropping to 3ft. The morning has a clean offshore wind at 12 mph, but the swell's too small and weak to get excited about. The combined energy is only 145. It's surfable, but very ordinary.
From Saturday afternoon right through until the 11th of September, it's a long, flat spell. The swell is tiny, the periods are rubbish, and the winds are mostly onshore or cross-shore. There are a few moments in the morning of the 31st of August and the 2nd of September with offshore winds, but the swell energy is less than 100 and the heights are under 3 feet. It's not worth paddling out for.
So, the bottom line: the one and only real highlight is Friday morning, the 28th of August. Get it while the glass is on it. For the rest of the fortnight, you're better off checking the forecast again or finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 223 | 270 | 400 | 483 | 231 | 145 | 70 | 47 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 86 | 71 | 91 | 99 | 142 | 145 | 91 | 201 | 60 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 3:11AM2.67m | 3:22PM2.95m | 3:42AM2.76m | 3:54PM3.00m | 4:13AM2.80m | 4:26PM2.98m | 4:46AM2.79m | 5:01PM2.91m | 5:22AM2.73m | 5:39PM2.76m | 6:01AM2.62m | 6:23PM2.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03PM0.23m | 9:08AM0.26m | 9:33PM0.13m | 9:39AM0.18m | 10:04PM0.09m | 10:12AM0.16m | 10:36PM0.10m | 10:46AM0.19m | 11:09PM0.18m | 11:23AM0.28m | 11:46PM0.32m | 12:05PM0.42m | 00:29AM0.51m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 31 | 33 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 15 | S 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | 270 | 400 | 483 | 231 | 145 | — | 3 | 31 | 3 | 24 | 86 | 9 | 20 | 99 | 4 | 4 | 91 | 62 | 60 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | W 13 | SE 4 | W 11 | — | S 16 | S 15 | — | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 9 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | SE 4 | — | S 16 | SE 4 | — | NE 4 | — | S 14 | — | S 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NNE 3 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | — | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 3 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 3 | NW 8 | — |
| kJ | 223 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 70 | 47 | 1 | 29 | 32 | — | 71 | 91 | 6 | 142 | 145 | 1 | 201 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 614 | 93 | 93 | 361 | 93 | 0 | 614 | 0 | 361 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 361 | 0 |
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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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