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Alkantstrand Surf Forecast
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Alkantstrand surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 21 May 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alkantstrand this week:
The surf forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 13ft and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1ft and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alkantstrand in the next 12 days are 15ft 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2ft 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 27) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 22nd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 22nd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 22nd May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 12 days.
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Mon 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 4217 | 3871 | 1727 | 2197 | 2215 | 1769 | 1568 | 1002 | 772 | 546 | 285 | 217 | 115 | 79 | 75 | 354 | 406 | 215 | 215 | 205 | 205 | 142 | 244 | 329 | 164 | 265 | 247 | 1975 | 1269 | 1016 | 3235 | 2426 | 1526 | 906 | 485 | 329 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 11:19PM 4.86 | 11:49AM 4.56 | 12:25AM 5.35 | 12:51PM 4.95 | 1:18AM 5.84 | 1:42PM 5.41 | 2:04AM 6.23 | 2:27PM 5.77 | 2:47AM 6.5 | 3:10PM 6.04 | 3:29AM 6.53 | 3:51PM 6.17 | 4:10AM 6.43 | 4:33PM 6.14 | 4:51AM 6.17 | 5:15PM 5.94 | 5:32AM 5.81 | 5:59PM 5.64 | 6:14AM 5.35 | 6:47PM 5.25 | 6:59AM 4.92 | 7:42PM 4.89 | 7:53AM 4.49 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 5:41AM 1.97 | 5:54PM 1.64 | 6:45AM 1.48 | 6:53PM 1.21 | 7:36AM 0.98 | 7:43PM 0.79 | 8:20AM 0.56 | 8:29PM 0.43 | 9:01AM 0.3 | 9:13PM 0.23 | 9:42AM 0.16 | 9:56PM 0.23 | 10:21AM 0.2 | 10:38PM 0.36 | 11:01AM 0.39 | 11:21PM 0.69 | 11:43AM 0.69 | 12:05AM 1.15 | 12:26PM 1.05 | 12:53AM 1.61 | 1:14PM 1.44 | 1:49AM 2.07 | 2:10PM 1.8 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Mon 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 |
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Rain (in) | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 70 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 68 | 70 | 75 | 68 | 72 | 79 | 72 | 70 | 72 | 70 | 73 | 81 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 72 | 70 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 68 | 73 |
| Feels °F (?) | 57 | 59 | 61 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 66 | 73 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 68 | 75 | 68 | 70 | 68 | 72 | 64 | 66 | 59 | 54 | 55 | 59 | 57 | 64 | 66 | 61 | 66 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 70°F on Wed night, min 63°F on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 79°F on Mon afternoon, min 61°F on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 81°F on Wed afternoon, min 63°F on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 73°F on Mon afternoon, min 61°F on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Alkantstrand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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