Surf Forecasts:
Country Club (African Beach) surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,832 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Country Club (African Beach) this week:
The surf forecast for Country Club (African Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Country Club (African Beach) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Country Club (African Beach) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks. To be honest, the first week is a bit of a struggle. We've got some swell, but the wind and conditions are just not playing ball for a proper paddle session. The real standout, the one worth circling on the calendar, is way out on Monday the 3rd of August. But we'll get to that.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Monday the 20th of July. Country Club (African Beach) is seeing a 7ft SSE swell, with a 12-second period pushing through. The combined energy is moderate (1384). The problem is the 12 mph cross-shore wind from the south. It's making things a bit lumpy, and the water is a touch warmer than normal at 73°. It's surfable, but it's not going to be a classic. The wind swings a bit lighter on the Monday afternoon, but it stays cross-on, so it's still a bit messy.
The rest of that week into the weekend is a real grind. Tuesday through to Thursday is a mix of onshore winds and dropping swell. By Friday the 24th, the swell jumps up to 10ft from the south, but with a 19 mph cross wind, it's just too big and unruly for this spot. The combined energy is strong (1714). That's a pass for me. The weekend of the 26th and 27th is a write-off with strong onshore winds and short-period junk.
Now, here's where it gets interesting. We have a massive pulse of swell forecast for the 29th of July. Country Club is looking at a 13ft south swell, with a very strong combined energy of 5432. The wind is cross-shore, but the forecast notes it's just too big for this break. That's a big wave day for the experts only, and even then, it looks like it might be a washing machine.
The absolute standout, the one you're waiting for, is Monday the 3rd of August. The morning is looking absolute magic. The swell is a solid 6ft from the east, with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (1370). But the wind? It's dead calm. Glassy. That's the word. The forecast says it's excellent for experienced surfers, and I can see why. It will be clean, with no wind to mess it up. This is the one to aim for. The swell direction is east, but with the glassy conditions, it's going to be a real treat. The afternoon stays clean but the wind picks up light onshore, so get on it early.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half are a bit of a mess with onshore winds and mushy conditions. Don't bother. The 29th is a big, dangerous swell for the brave. Lock in the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. That's the call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1197 | 1010 | 683 | 603 | 546 | 389 | 361 | 319 | 341 | 167 | 140 | 419 | 1650 | 1212 | 489 | 314 | 274 | 184 | 281 | 181 | 420 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:52PM1.65m | 8:03AM1.46m | 8:36PM1.52m | 8:51AM1.33m | 9:34PM1.41m | 10:13AM1.23m | 11:07PM1.35m | 12:17PM1.23m | 00:47AM1.38m | 1:42PM1.33m | 1:52AM1.47m | 2:30PM1.47m | 2:37AM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:31PM0.50m | 2:06AM0.65m | 2:09PM0.64m | 2:56AM0.77m | 2:58PM0.77m | 4:10AM0.86m | 4:18PM0.88m | 6:01AM0.86m | 6:17PM0.89m | 7:26AM0.78m | 7:39PM0.81m | 8:16AM0.66m | 8:30PM0.69m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 1197 | 1010 | 683 | 603 | 546 | 389 | 361 | 319 | 203 | 101 | 64 | 104 | 60 | 1212 | 489 | 314 | 274 | 184 | 127 | 181 | 185 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 10 | S 8 | E 9 | SSW 16 | NE 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 47 | 29 | 71 | 15 | 91 | 19 | 222 | 141 | 205 | 167 | 140 | 46 | 2 | 42 | 363 | 176 | 120 | 172 | 281 | 84 | 61 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 12 | E 9 | SSW 16 | E 9 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 12 | E 10 | SSW 20 | SE 11 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 10 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 31 | 29 | 15 | 28 | 15 | 138 | 6 | — | 68 | 72 | — | 52 | 2 | 127 | 29 | 190 | 176 | 10 | 38 | 51 | 89 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | S 8 | S 10 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 109 | — | — | — | 3 | 55 | 26 | 84 | 341 | 9 | 108 | 419 | 1650 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 9 | 107 | 420 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 240 | 221 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 411 | 0 | 153 | 153 | 54 | 332 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 478 | 685 | 221 |
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