Alkantstrand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Alkantstrand over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, this is a tough run. We've got a massive gap right at the start – Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th of July are a complete write-off. The water's sitting at 71.6°, which is about average for the time of year, but the conditions are just rubbish. After that, things get interesting, but in a way that's not for the faint-hearted.

The main event kicks off on Wednesday the 29th of July. A solid S swell, 8.2ft, is pumping in with a short 9-second period, and the combined energy is ripping hard at 1516 (strong). The wind is blowing offshore from the SSW at 15.5 mph, which is a major positive. The problem is, this swell is too big for Alkantstrand. Anything over 8.2ft is expert-only territory, and the short period means it's going to be a relentless, thumping close-out. This sets the tone for the next few days. The swell stays big through Thursday, Friday, and into the weekend, hovering between 6.6ft and 9.8ft. The wind stays offshore or cross-off for most of it, keeping the surface clean, but the size and short period make it a real challenge. For a paddler, it's going to be a battle. Honestly, with that much power and onshore wind potential, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

By Sunday the 2nd of August, the swell direction shifts to E, and the period stretches to 11 seconds, which is a bit better. The height is 7.9ft to 9.8ft, still big, but the longer period at least gives a bit more shape. The wind is offshore or cross-off, keeping it clean. The real standout for the whole run, if you're a seasoned charger, is Sunday afternoon. We've got a 9.8ft E swell with an 11-second period, the combined energy is a massive 1859 (strong), and the wind is a gentle cross-off from the SSW at 9.3 mph. The waves will be big, powerful, and clean. This is the best of the best, but it's not for beginners – it's a true expert session.

After that, the swell drops quickly. Monday the 4th of August sees waves drop to 4.9ft, and by Tuesday the 5th, we're back to tiny, poor conditions. The second week looks pretty grim with a lot of onshore wind and small, weak swell. There's a brief flicker on Friday the 7th of August with a 2.3ft SSW groundswell (15-second period) and light offshore wind, but it's small and not worth getting excited about. The rest of the second week is a lot of nothing.

So, to wrap it up: for the first week, the only game in town is for experts only, with the best window being Sunday afternoon. For everyone else, it's a long wait.

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