Alkantstrand Surf Forecast

/ KZN North (23 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (28.80° S 32.10° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Alkantstrand surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 SAST

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Alkantstrand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Alkantstrand sea temperature is 21.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alkantstrand this week:

The surf forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alkantstrand in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 11PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8PM (Thu 21st Aug)	3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf	2PM (Sun 24th Aug)	8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful	2PM (Sun 24th Aug)	8ft (2.5m) 16s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).
		Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wed 27
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	1	0	2	0	0	1	2	1	1	3	!	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	E	E	E	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	NE
Period(s) (?)	9	9	9	9	12	12	12	13	12	11	16	16	15	14	13	13	13	13	12	13	7
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	329	249	175	243	356	397	254	263	314	246	1987	2857	1852	834	676	484	787	747	557	625	621
Wind (km/h)	NNE	SSW	S	SE	ENE	ENE	N	SSW	ESE	S	ESE	E	NNE	NNE	ENE	SSW	SSW	E	NNE	NNE	NNE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	off	cross- off	glass	on	on	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on
High Tide / height (m)	2:42AM 1.62		3:06PM 1.71	3:18AM 1.76		3:39PM 1.86	3:49AM 1.86		4:10PM 1.95	4:18AM 1.91		4:38PM 2.00	4:45AM 1.93		5:04PM 2.00		5:11AM 1.90	5:29PM 1.96		5:36AM 1.84	5:53PM 1.87
Low Tide / height (m)	8:32PM 0.44	8:52AM 0.31		9:11PM 0.29	9:25AM 0.16		9:44PM 0.18	9:55AM 0.06		10:14PM 0.11	10:24AM 0.00		10:42PM 0.09	10:50AM -0.00		11:08PM 0.10	11:16AM 0.03		11:34PM 0.15	11:41AM 0.11

		Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wed 27
Sunrise	-	6:18	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:11	-
Sunset	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:32	-	-	5:32	-	-	5:34	-	-	5:34

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	19	20	20	20	21	22	19	21	21	20	19	20	20	23	27	20	18	19	18	25	29
Feels °C (?)	17	16	17	19	19	19	18	21	21	20	17	18	18	20	24	15	15	18	15	20	24

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for KZN North

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Alkantstrand (calm at Siyanda 5 km from Alkantstrand). 1.3m 9s swell from the E with a 1.1m 7s swell from the S and a 0.8m 14s groundswell from the SSW. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Alkantstrand Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Alkantstrand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Alkantstrand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alkantstrand 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 (Alkantstrand) 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 Alkantstrand 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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