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 16 days.

The pattern starts off with some okay waves but messy wind, and then we hit a real solid groundswell pulse mid-week that gets chopped by wind again. There’s a standout window for experienced surfers near the end of the second week that’s worth circling, but you’ll need patience to get there.

Looking at Saturday afternoon the 11th of July first, there’s a 6ft south swell (period 13 seconds) with cross-off wind. That’s a fair bit of energy pushing in — the combined swell energy is 1092 (moderate to strong) — and the water temp is about 72°F, which is bang on average for this time of year. That late Saturday session is clean and surfable for the experienced crew, but it’s not a standout because the wind isn’t perfect.

Sunday the 12th has a 5ft south swell early morning with offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph. That cleans it right up. The combined energy drops to 761, but the offshore breeze makes it look very good. Worth a paddle if you’re keen for a Sunday morning.

Then we hit a long, frustrating stretch from late Sunday afternoon right through to Friday the 17th. Onshore winds, short period junk, poor conditions. There’s a tiny glimmer Thursday morning the 16th with glassy conditions and a 5ft east swell (10 seconds) — combined energy is 467 (weak to moderate) — but it’s small and weak, just enough for a longboard or a funboard if you’re desperate. Not a day to get excited about.

But here’s the one that makes you sit up: Saturday morning the 18th of July. A solid 8ft south swell (14 seconds) rolls in, combined energy jumps to 2293 (very strong). Now, that’s a real groundswell, long period, and the wind is cross-off from the SSW at 9 mph. The catch? It’s predicted to be too big for this break. The comment says wind and tide are favorable, but that size is pushing it for Alkantstrand. That’s strictly for the experienced crew only — over 5ft is already too big for beginners, and 8ft is firmly in expert territory. A long-period swell like that can break straight at a beach break, but Alkantstrand is exposed and can handle it. Still, only go if you know what you’re doing.

Saturday afternoon the 18th drops to 6ft south swell, still good energy (1685) with light SSE winds — clean and surfable. That could be the better session for those who don’t want it maxing out.

After that, it’s mostly onshore wind and junk again until we get to the real standout: Saturday morning the 25th of July. A 5ft SSW groundswell arrives with a very long 17-second period and glassy conditions — wind from the ESE at just 3 mph. The combined energy is 1305 (moderate to strong), and it’s glassy. That’s a magic combination. Long-period SSW swells like that wrap nicely and won’t just close out — they’ll hold shape. The water’s still around average temp for winter, and the crowd profile at Alkantstrand is “sometimes” busy, so you might have company, but it won’t be a circus. That Saturday morning is the best session of the whole 16-day run. The afternoon gets a cross-on wind, so go early.

Sunday the 26th is a drop-off to smaller swell and onshore wind again, so that Saturday morning is your highlight.

To sum it up: Saturday the 18th is for experts only if they want a big, powerful groundswell, but the true gem is Saturday morning the 25th — glassy, clean, 5ft of long-period groundswell. That’s the one.

Rusty.

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