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Albatross Surf Forecast
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Albatross surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 21 May 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Albatross this week:
The surf forecast for Albatross over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Albatross in the next 12 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 22nd May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 22nd May) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 22nd May) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Albatross over the next 12 days.
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Mon 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 6362 | 8065 | 7534 | 7021 | 4531 | 3281 | 2402 | 1474 | 1223 | 813 | 614 | 1830 | 1304 | 2704 | 3261 | 2318 | 2345 | 1738 | 1392 | 1129 | 1713 | 794 | 1411 | 1141 | 1114 | 5563 | 8781 | 4904 | 2770 | 1799 | 865 | 573 | 553 | 798 | 1606 | 1459 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | glass | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:14PM 1.35 | 11:47AM 1.21 | 12:14AM 1.48 | 12:48PM 1.32 | 1:07AM 1.61 | 1:39PM 1.42 | 1:54AM 1.70 | 2:25PM 1.51 | 2:40AM 1.75 | 3:10PM 1.57 | 3:25AM 1.75 | 3:53PM 1.60 | 4:09AM 1.71 | 4:37PM 1.58 | 4:52AM 1.62 | 5:22PM 1.53 | 5:36AM 1.50 | 6:09PM 1.46 | 6:22AM 1.37 | 7:00PM 1.37 | 7:12AM 1.24 | 7:59PM 1.29 | 8:11AM 1.13 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:42AM 0.44 | 5:45PM 0.40 | 6:42AM 0.30 | 6:43PM 0.31 | 7:32AM 0.17 | 7:35PM 0.22 | 8:18AM 0.07 | 8:23PM 0.14 | 9:02AM 0.02 | 9:10PM 0.11 | 9:44AM 0.01 | 9:56PM 0.11 | 10:26AM 0.05 | 10:41PM 0.16 | 11:08AM 0.12 | 11:28PM 0.24 | 11:52AM 0.20 | 12:17AM 0.35 | 12:37PM 0.30 | 1:11AM 0.47 | 1:26PM 0.40 | 2:15AM 0.56 | 2:24PM 0.49 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Mon 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Albatross Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Albatross provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Albatross can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Albatross 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 (Albatross) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Albatross may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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