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Albatross surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 SAST
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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
22.4° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Jan 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Albatross in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 24th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 24th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Albatross over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the SSE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
4
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
1
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SSW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)101112121212111110101312121213141413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)769293130682414167412697167166883918037186357421134240822592178234938463127
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
40
WSW
30
SW
10
WNW
20
S
20
SSW
15
WNW
10
SSE
25
SE
10
ENE
25
E
35
E
5
NNE
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
WNW
20
SSW
20
SSW
5
W
25
SW
45
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoncross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:45AM
1.46
3:49PM
1.54
4:15AM
1.55
4:19PM
1.59
4:44AM
1.61
4:49PM
1.60
5:14AM
1.65
5:19PM
1.59
5:45AM
1.66
5:51PM
1.54
6:17AM
1.64
6:25PM
1.47
6:53AM
1.59
7:04PM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:34PM
0.20
9:44AM
0.28
10:03PM
0.13
10:16AM
0.22
10:31PM
0.07
10:47AM
0.18
11:00PM
0.04
11:19AM
0.17
11:29PM
0.05
11:52AM
0.18
11:59PM
0.08
12:28PM
0.22
12:32AM
0.16
1:07PM
0.29
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
Sunrise-5:26--5:26--5:28--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31-
Sunset--7:32--7:32--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:30--7:30
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202121192120192021192425202323222523212524
Feels °C (?)171314151816172019161919172122222321222118
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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.

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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