Alfagar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s ahead for Alfagar. It’s a bit of a patchy run, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get you in the water.

We start off with a bit of a slow grind. The first few days are a write-off for surfing, with a messy mix of light swell and onshore wind. The swell is weak and short-period, and you’re looking at choppy, cross-on junk. But hold tight, because things start to clean up nicely by the end of the week.

The standout is without a doubt on the morning of Friday the 28th of August. The wind swings around to a light offshore from the north, and the swell is a solid 5ft from the west. The period is a clean 10 seconds, giving the waves some proper shape. The combined energy is moderate at 408, and it’s going to be clean and glassy. For a reef break, that’s the best we’ll see all period. Just be aware, the crowds are sometimes a factor here, so don’t be surprised if you see a few others out.

The morning of Sunday the 30th is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops to 2ft with a weak 7-second period, and the combined energy is a low 32. It’s a small, weak affair, and even with clean offshore wind, there’s just not enough push.

The next window of interest is the morning of Monday the 31st of August. The swell is a little punchier at 2ft from the NW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is 101. The offshore wind is back, so it’ll be clean, but it’s still small. The same goes for the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September, with 3ft swell and a clean offshore breeze.

Looking further ahead into the second week, the options are thin. The forecast for the morning of Thursday the 10th of September is promising but a long way off. The call is for a glassy morning with a 4ft swell from the west-northwest and a 10-second period. The combined energy is a moderate 362. It’s a long-range call, so don’t bank on it, but it’s worth keeping an eye on.

The water temperature right now is 67°, which is much colder than normal for this time of year, by about 4°. That’s a noticeable chill, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

Overall, it’s a lean period for Alfagar. The Friday morning session is the clear winner. The rest of the run is either too small, too windy, or too far out to trust.

Rusty.

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