Alkantstrand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Alkantstrand over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the start is a mixed bag. We’ve got some small, clean waves early on, but for the most part it's a waiting game. The real standout doesn't roll in until the second week.

Wednesday morning kicks things off with a clean 5 ft northeast swell, but it’s only 7 seconds – a bit short and weak. The wind is a light cross-off, so it’ll be rideable, just not much push. Combined swell energy is moderate (458). By the afternoon, the swell drops right off to 3 ft, but it's got some serious length from the south-southwest at 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, but it’s tiny. Still, glassy conditions make for a longboard session if you're keen.

Thursday turns ugly. A strong onshore wind howls in, and the swell is a messy cross-on chop. Not worth paddling out. Friday (4th September) we get a big jump – a 10 ft south swell, but the wind is howling at 25 mph and it’s way too big for this break. Over 8 ft is expert-only territory, and the energy is strong (1066). This is more a kite-surfing show than a paddle session. The same goes for Saturday with a 8 ft SSE swell – still too big and onshore winds ruin any shape.

From Sunday through to the middle of the following week, it’s mostly a write-off: onshore winds, poor conditions, and not much quality.

Now, here’s the one to circle. Thursday, 10th September – morning and afternoon both deliver. The swell is a clean 5 ft to 6 ft from the east-northeast, with a 9-second period. Solid, moderate energy (531 in the arvo). The magic is the wind: light to gentle offshore from the south-southwest. That means clean faces, proper shape, and no chop. This is the best on offer – good for all skill levels, and crowds are only sometimes an issue. Water temp anomaly? Nothing out of the ordinary – about average for this time of year.

Sunday, 13th September morning also looks excellent for experienced surfers. A 6 ft south swell with a long 15-second period, light offshore wind, and very high energy (1425). The long period means it’ll be powerful and a bit more challenging at a beach break, but clean conditions make it a real treat for those who know what they're doing.

After that, the 15th brings another big 7 ft south swell with a very long 17-second period, but it’s too big for this break. The 16th has a clean 3 ft south swell with fresh offshore wind – a quick morning option before the next pulse.

A few promising swells in the second week, keep an eye on that Thursday the 10th – that’s your best bet for a fun, clean session.

Rusty.

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