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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 Sunday 17 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
17.7° C
(Which is 3.2°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 Sunday (May 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Albatross in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 17th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
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 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the E by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | WSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 7 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | |
464 | 435 | 623 | 501 | 933 | 528 | 690 | 765 | 753 | 771 | 94 | 158 | 208 | 144 | 103 | 278 | 635 | 407 | 511 | 357 | 1018 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | glassy | |
High Tide | 4:05PM1.62m | 4:20AM1.75m | 4:48PM1.60m | 5:05AM1.65m | 5:35PM1.54m | 5:52AM1.52m | 6:26PM1.46m | 6:43AM1.37m | 7:25PM1.37m | 7:44AM1.23m | 8:37PM1.30m | 9:02AM1.12m | 10:00PM1.28m | 10:32AM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:06PM0.08m | 10:38AM0.02m | 10:52PM0.13m | 11:22AM0.10m | 11:41PM0.23m | 12:08PM0.20m | 00:36AM0.35m | 1:00PM0.31m | 1:41AM0.47m | 2:01PM0.42m | 3:03AM0.55m | 3:15PM0.49m | 4:35AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 |
 | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | 5:22 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 |
20 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 464 | 435 | 623 | 501 | 933 | 273 | 473 | 241 | 602 | 149 | 94 | 562 | 393 | 257 | 161 | 105 | 635 | 407 | 511 | 314 | 1018 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SW 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 12 | WSW 11 | E 11 | SW 13 | E 10 |
| kJ | 233 | 255 | 144 | 177 | 265 | 528 | 118 | 138 | 230 | 48 | 82 | 158 | 208 | 144 | 103 | 99 | 129 | 146 | 82 | 357 | 78 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | — | SSW 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SSE 9 | E 11 | SSE 13 | E 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 38 | 18 | 18 | 330 | 24 | 76 | — | 20 | 93 | 8 | 15 | 30 | 10 | 53 | 48 | 202 | 28 | 59 | 65 | 81 | 74 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | SSE 4 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | WSW 3 | W 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 10 | 24 | 126 | 690 | 765 | 753 | 771 | 1249 | — | 3 | 7 | 94 | 278 | 127 | 92 | 102 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 198 | 198 | 172 | 180 | 140 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 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.
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