Surf Forecasts:
Alkantstrand surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, S swell with 6,039 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alkantstrand in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Alkantstrand over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards, but the early part is oversized for this spot – it’s a beginner-friendly break, so anything over 5ft is pushing it, and 7ft plus is just too much. The good news is there’s a handful of windows where it cleans up nicely and becomes proper fun.
We kick off Tuesday, July 14 with a 7.2ft ESE swell, 9-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning. That’s 948 units of energy – moderate – but the swell height is too big for Alkantstrand’s typical beginner crowd. Afternoon gets a cross-on wind and a touch more size, still not the call. Wednesday, July 15 is similar – 6.9ft ESE, onshore in the morning, cross-on later. Not for us.
Thursday, July 16 morning is where it gets interesting: offshore wind from the SSW at 12 mph, 5.2ft E swell at 10 seconds, moderate energy (545). That’s clean and lined up – a proper stand-out session for those who can handle the 5ft. Afternoon drops off with cross-shore choppiness.
Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 morning have smaller surf. Saturday morning, July 18, is glassy with 3.3ft S swell, but a long 15-second period – that’s groundswell energy with slow sets. Energy’s up at 616, moderate. The long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, but with zero wind, it’ll be clean. Afternoon gets cross-on and choppy, so the morning is the pick if you’re keen. Sunday, July 19 is cross-on and marginal, not worth the drive.
Then we hit Monday, July 20 – a big spike: 13.1ft S swell in the morning, 16 mph offshore wind, energy through the roof at 3606 – that’s very strong. Way too big for this break, and only for absolute experts. Stay out. Tuesday, July 21 is messy with cross-on winds and 9.8ft, still too much. Wednesday, July 22 morning is 4.6ft SE but cross-on and choppy – maybe some smaller waves for a shortboard if you’re desperate.
Now, the real gem: Thursday, July 23 morning. Glassy calm, 4.9ft SE swell at 12 seconds, energy exactly 1001 – moderate but solid. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best chance in the whole two weeks – clean
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 226 | 866 | 1075 | 1040 | 833 | 919 | 815 | 530 | 459 | 332 | 279 | 262 | 175 | 471 | 545 | 377 | 485 | 556 | 520 | 3578 | 4988 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:31AM1.84m | 3:57PM1.86m | 4:14AM1.90m | 4:40PM1.95m | 4:54AM1.92m | 5:20PM1.98m | 5:31AM1.89m | 5:59PM1.95m | 6:08AM1.81m | 6:36PM1.87m | 6:43AM1.71m | 7:13PM1.75m | 7:19AM1.58m | 7:51PM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:16PM0.21m | 9:42AM0.12m | 10:03PM0.13m | 10:24AM0.04m | 10:45PM0.10m | 11:03AM0.01m | 11:26PM0.13m | 11:40AM0.02m | 00:04AM0.19m | 12:16PM0.10m | 00:42AM0.29m | 12:52PM0.21m | 1:20AM0.41m | 1:29PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — |
 | 5:09 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 226 | 866 | 1075 | 1040 | 833 | 919 | 815 | 530 | 459 | 332 | 279 | 262 | 175 | 471 | 545 | 377 | 485 | 556 | 33 | 28 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 11 | S 9 | S 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 224 | 82 | 52 | 34 | 19 | 9 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 38 | 99 | 59 | 42 | 145 | 146 | 106 | 81 | 60 | 41 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | S 10 | — | S 12 | SW 16 | SSW 9 | — | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | S 10 | NE 4 | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | SW 15 | S 18 | — | — |
| kJ | 31 | — | 31 | — | 3 | 10 | 8 | — | 8 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 129 | 177 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | SW 3 | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 16 | 23 | 46 | 520 | 3578 | 4988 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 157 | 1 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 392 | 123 | 55 |
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