Alkantstrand Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.80° S 32.10° E

Alkantstrand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alkantstrand sea temperature is
21.0°C
0.7° 

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


Alkantstrand surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 19s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with 5,225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 19s period with S 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alkantstrand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 19s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 19s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Alkantstrand over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing too crazy. The main story here is a big pulse of energy, but it’s not all good news.

The first few days, Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th, are a wash. The wind is messy, and the swell is either too small or just not clean. But Monday morning the 7th, we see a big jump. A solid 10ft swell from the S, with a 18-second period – that’s some serious groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 5384, which is very strong. But the wind is cross-on and the forecast says it’s actually too big for this break. For a beginner, that’s a no-go. Even for the average surfer, 8ft to 10ft on a beach break with that much power is a handful. The period is long, so those sets will be proper, but it’s going to be a washout for most.

Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th? Forget it. Strong onshore winds from the NNE and NE, 15 to 22 mph, just chopping everything up. The swell is there but it’s a complete mess. The combined energy values are moderate (348 to 817), but the wind is a killer. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

Thursday the 10th is more of the same – strong onshore wind, poor quality. Friday the 11th morning is our first real glimpse of hope. The wind swings to a light S at 6 mph, giving us a clean cross-offshore. The swell is a modest 4ft from the E with a 9-second period, and the energy is still moderate (398). It’s not going to be a day of big waves, but it will be clean and rideable. The afternoon the wind backs off further, but it’s cross-shore, so it’s just marginal.

Then we hit a dry spell. Saturday the 12th through to Tuesday the 15th is all onshore wind and poor conditions. The swell is there, but the wind is just too strong. It’s a real bummer.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting again. Thursday the 17th of September – mark it in the calendar. The wind turns offshore, a strong 19 to 25 mph SSW. The swell is small, only 3ft to 3ft, but it’s a clean, long-period SSW groundswell (16 seconds). The energy is moderate (625 to 678). The wind is strong offshore, so the waves will be clean and lined up, but paddling out will be a battle. This is for the dogs who can handle a strong breeze. It’s an expert’s game.

But the real standout, the one to get excited about, is Friday the 18th of September. The wind turns gentle offshore, 9 to 12 mph from the SSW, and the swell jumps to 10ft from the SSE. The period is short at 8 seconds, but the energy is massive – 1576 to 1508. The wind is clean, offshore, and the water will be glassy. This is the best on offer. However, that 10ft is a big number. It’s for experts only. The short period means it’ll be a bit softer and more forgiving than a long-period swell, but it’s still a solid slab of water. For a confident surfer, this is a day to call in sick.

Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th are still big, but the cross-shore wind will chop it up a bit. The energy is still very strong (1490 to 3576), but the wind is cross-shore, so it won’t be as clean. Still big, but not as good as Friday.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a bit of a washout, with Monday the 7th being too big and messy. The best bet is Friday the 18th of September – that’s the standout. It’s a big, clean, offshore day for the experts. Thursday the 17th is a consolation prize for the hardy souls.

Keep your eyes on the forecast, this one could change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
9
1.2
E
9
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
22
3
S
18
2.5
S
16
1.9
S
15
1.4
S
14
1
S
12
1.5
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
360
220
194
785
5225
3710
1513
704
289
181
217
351
474
495
549
269
241
235
199
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
10
SE
10
SE
10
SE
5
E
10
NE
15
NNE
25
NNE
35
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
30
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
10
N
10
S
5
SE
10
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
High Tide
10:24PM1.22m
12:06PM1.21m
00:55AM1.33m
1:34PM1.43m
1:55AM1.53m
2:21PM1.67m
2:36AM1.72m
2:58PM1.87m
3:10AM1.86m
3:30PM2.02m
3:42AM1.96m
4:01PM2.10m
4:12AM2.00m
Low Tide
5:17AM0.79m
6:25PM0.74m
7:14AM0.61m
7:44PM0.53m
8:05AM0.39m
8:29PM0.33m
8:42AM0.20m
9:05PM0.17m
9:15AM0.05m
9:37PM0.06m
9:46AM-0.05m
10:07PM-0.00m
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:38
5:38
5:39
5:39
5:40
5:40
5:42
 mm
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
19
18
19
19
19
18
19
22
22
19
22
25
20
24
26
21
21
22
21
Feels °C
18
19
18
17
19
18
17
18
18
15
17
20
16
21
23
21
21
23
23
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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 16 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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