Alkantstrand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here with the scoop for Alkantstrand in feet and miles per hour.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a tricky start. The first couple of days look a bit too chunky for this spot. Saturday the 5th of September is pushing out a solid 8 ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds, and it’s bringing a heap of energy with it (1306). That’s a lot of water moving around, and it’s likely going to be a bit too much for a clean session. The wind is coming from the SE at 6 mph, which is a light cross-shore, but the raw power is the main story here. The afternoon drops to 7 ft, but the wind swings cross-onshore, so it’s not going to clean up much.

Sunday the 6th is a write-off, with small, weak, and messy waves. We’re talking about a 4 ft swell that’s just not holding together, with a low energy reading (557). The wind is onshore and choppy, so save your energy.

Now, Monday the 7th of September is a beast, but it’s a beast for experts only. We’re looking at a 10 ft swell from the S with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is through the roof (5814). This kind of swell loves a point or reef, and at a beach break, it might be a bit too straight and heavy. The wind is light and onshore in the morning, which is a bit of a shame, but if you’re a seasoned charger and you know the bank, it could be a wild ride. The afternoon is slightly smaller at 8 ft, but still massive.

The middle of the week, from Tuesday the 8th through to Thursday the 10th, is a real struggle. The wind is howling from the NE at 19 mph or more, straight onshore. The swell is a messy mix of sizes, but the wind is just ruining it. It’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle-surfing one.

Then we get a glimmer. Friday the 11th of September starts with a moment of magic. The wind drops to zero, and it’s glassy. The swell is a clean 5 ft from the ENE with a 9-second period (492 energy). It’s not the biggest, but with that glassy surface, it’ll be a fun, clean morning. The crowd here is “sometimes” an issue, but on a weekday morning, you might have it to yourself. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The weekend of the 12th and 13th is a mixed bag. Saturday morning is small and cross-onshore, but Saturday afternoon brings another huge 10 ft pulse from the S, but with a short period of 8 seconds. That’s a lot of slop. Sunday is a write-off with strong onshore winds.

Monday the 14th of September is a standout for the adventurous. The swell is pumping again at 10 ft from the E, but now the wind is offshore from the SW at 12 mph. That’s clean, offshore conditions on a massive swell. The energy is very high (1635). This is a pair of fins and a big wave board situation. It’s still too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, that’s a proper session.

The rest of the second week is a bit of a lottery. Tuesday the 15th is too big and choppy. Wednesday the 16th of September has a promising morning with a glassy, 6 ft swell from the E (877 energy). That’s a beautiful, clean wave on offer, but the afternoon gets blown out.

The final few days, from the 17th to the 20th, are mostly a struggle. The wind is all over the place, and the swell is either too small or too messy. The one bright spot is Friday the 18th of September, with a clean 3 ft swell from the E and light offshore or glassy conditions. It’s small, but it’ll be a fun, clean longboard or fish day.

Best Bet: If you’re a charger, Monday the 14th of September is the real standout. That 10 ft E swell with clean offshore SW wind is a recipe for a proper session. For the rest of us, Friday the 11th of September morning and Wednesday the 16th of September morning are the best bets for clean, manageable waves. Keep an eye on that long-range stuff; it’s promising but we’ll see how it holds.

Rusty.

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