Surf Forecasts:
Alkantstrand surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, S swell with 2,351 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alkantstrand this week:
The surf forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alkantstrand in the next 16 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here again, checking in on the local lineup. The water's sitting at a normal 72°F for this time of year, so nothing crazy there. The first few days are a total dud, so let's not waste time.
We're looking at Monday, July 6th through Wednesday the 8th, and there's nothing doing. The swell is weak, the wind is onshore, and the surf is poor. Leave the stick at home.
Thursday the 9th morning finally shows a pulse at Alkantstrand. A 0.5ft south-southwest swell with a clean offshore breeze—barely surfable, but it's a start. The energy is only 179.
Now, Thursday afternoon is when the game changes. A long-period 15-second south swell pushes in, and the energy jumps to 351. The wind goes cross-offshore. By Friday morning, July 10th, you've got glassy conditions and a solid 1.4m (5ft) south swell with a 14-second period. The energy is up to 773. This is your first real window.
Friday morning the 10th is a standout. It's glassy, clean, and the swell is hitting 5ft from the south—just about perfect for everyone.
Friday afternoon we see the swell jump to 2.1m (7ft) with a 15-second period and an energy reading of 1947. That's a lot of power, but the charts say it's too big for this break. Only the experts should even look at it.
Saturday morning the 11th settles back to 1.7m (6ft), still glassy, and the energy is at 1055. The notes say excellent for experienced surfers, and I back that. It's going to be a ripper session for those with the skills.
The rest of that week, from Sunday the 12th through Tuesday the 14th, gives you consistent 1.1m to 1.2m (4ft to 4ft) south-southwest swells, clean offshore or cross-offshore winds. The energy sits between 394 and 520. Solid little waves. The crowds are "sometimes" a factor here, so keep your eyes peeled for a peak.
Looking way out, the real gems are Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. Monday brings a 1.8m (6ft) S swell with a 12-second period and gentle offshore wind, followed by a 1.5m (5ft) afternoon session that's rated excellent for experienced surfers. Then Tuesday the 21st is dead glassy with a very long 15-second period S swell and energy of 733. The conditions will be perfect. That long period will give you clean, powerful lines.
So, to wrap it up: a slow start, but Friday the 10th morning and that whole final week from the 20th onward are your best bets. Mark the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 6 | NE 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 104 | 61 | 79 | 42 | 65 | 68 | 84 | 118 | 275 | 711 | 931 | 2351 | 1779 | 1172 | 986 | 414 | 395 | 356 | 370 | 330 | 322 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:57AM1.49m | 8:36PM1.57m | 8:55AM1.39m | 9:43PM1.51m | 10:15AM1.31m | 11:09PM1.48m | 11:52AM1.32m | 00:36AM1.53m | 1:16PM1.43m | 1:47AM1.63m | 2:19PM1.58m | 2:43AM1.75m | 3:11PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:57AM0.49m | 2:09PM0.43m | 2:54AM0.57m | 3:08PM0.52m | 4:09AM0.62m | 4:27PM0.58m | 5:40AM0.61m | 6:00PM0.56m | 7:02AM0.51m | 7:20PM0.46m | 8:06AM0.38m | 8:24PM0.33m | 8:57AM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
 | 5:07 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 7 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 104 | 61 | 59 | 31 | 20 | 33 | 84 | 48 | 275 | 711 | 931 | 2351 | 1779 | 1172 | 986 | 196 | 395 | 356 | 370 | 330 | 322 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | S 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 17 | 41 | 31 | 68 | 70 | 118 | 56 | 48 | 45 | 30 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 414 | 61 | 77 | 145 | 88 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 15 | E 10 | SSW 14 | NE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 13 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 4 | E 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 21 | 17 | 65 | 17 | 32 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | 39 | 35 | 35 | 22 | 1 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | N 5 | SSW 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | 54 | 52 | 79 | 42 | 41 | 38 | 45 | 13 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 51 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 1 | 0 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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