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Albatross Surf Forecast
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Albatross surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Albatross surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Albatross sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is 3.4°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Albatross this week:
The surf forecast for Albatross over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) 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 1.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 25th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 28th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Albatross over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 7 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | |
205 | 141 | 132 | 367 | 322 | 590 | 503 | 488 | 478 | 628 | 431 | 1527 | 1919 | 2191 | 1518 | 1285 | 910 | 1185 | 1204 | 2030 | 3396 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:25PM1.37m | 7:44AM1.23m | 8:37PM1.30m | 9:02AM1.12m | 10:00PM1.28m | 10:32AM1.09m | 11:17PM1.30m | 11:50AM1.12m | 00:16AM1.35m | 12:48PM1.19m | 1:03AM1.40m | 1:33PM1.26m | 1:42AM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:41AM0.47m | 2:01PM0.42m | 3:03AM0.55m | 3:15PM0.49m | 4:35AM0.57m | 4:36PM0.52m | 5:52AM0.52m | 5:47PM0.50m | 6:48AM0.44m | 6:43PM0.46m | 7:30AM0.37m | 7:27PM0.42m | 8:05AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | 5:20 |
— | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
23 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 310 | 127 | 86 | 54 | 322 | 590 | 503 | 488 | 478 | 628 | 431 | 1527 | 1919 | 2191 | 1518 | 1285 | 910 | 1185 | 1204 | 2030 | 3396 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 11 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SW 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | SE 12 | SSE 5 | SW 13 | — |
| kJ | 205 | 141 | 132 | 104 | 97 | 87 | 69 | 34 | 65 | 93 | 101 | 56 | 54 | 36 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 816 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 17 | E 12 | SSE 14 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 12 | E 10 | SW 16 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | E 7 | ESE 10 | — |
| kJ | 14 | 66 | 52 | 202 | 70 | 18 | 58 | 57 | 77 | 33 | 201 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 21 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | NE 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 12 | 74 | 367 | 155 | 151 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 140 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 30 | 140 | 1 | 0 |
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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 16 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.
Albatross is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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