Alkantstrand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the lowdown on the surf for Alkantstrand.

Right, so we're starting off a bit quiet. The first few days are a write-off with onshore winds and a messy swell, so don't even bother paddling out until Tuesday the 18th of August. That's when things start to turn. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – nothing special there.

Tuesday the 18th is our first real window. The wind swings offshore from the southwest, and we get a clean 4 ft swell from the east with a 9-second period. The combined wave energy is moderate at 257, and it's labelled as "expect good surf conditions." For a beginner-friendly spot like Alkantstrand, that's a solid option. The offshore breeze will keep the face smooth, and the swell size is perfect for learning or a lazy cruise.

Then we hit Thursday the 20th of August, and it gets serious. The swell jumps to 10 ft from the southwest with a short 8-second period, but the wind is a fresh offshore from the SSW. The combined energy is a strong 1189, but the note says it's too big for this break. This is expert territory only – it's going to be a beast of a close-out if you're not careful. Afternoon drops to 7 ft from the south with a cross-off breeze, still big but maybe a touch more manageable for the brave.

Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd are a mess – onshore winds and a huge, long-period groundswell on Friday (15 seconds, 1718 energy) that's just going to be lumpy and blown out. Saturday morning has a 7 ft swell from the SSW with a fresh offshore, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it's going to be weak and choppy – not worth the paddle.

Sunday the 23rd of August is a nice little reprieve. We get a 4 ft south swell with an 8-second period, cross-off wind, and clean conditions. The energy is 260, which is moderate. It's a good, fun-sized day for the average surfer. The afternoon gets a bit messier with a cross-onshore breeze, but the morning is a ripper.

The following week is a mixed bag. From Monday the 24th, we get a 4 ft south swell with a long 15-second period, but it's onshore wind, so the quality drops. The 25th and 26th have some clean moments with offshore and cross-off winds, but the swell is small (2 ft to 3 ft) and the energy is weak (around 373-459). The 27th and 28th are a write-off again with strong onshore northeasterlies and lumpy conditions.

The standout for the whole outlook is Tuesday the 1st of September. It's a long way out, so treat it as promising but not locked in. We're looking at a 8 ft south swell with a 13-second period, light cross-off wind, and a massive combined energy of 2919. The note says it's too big for this break, and honestly, at that size and with a long period, Alkantstrand is going to be a washing machine. Only the most experienced crew should even consider it. The morning of the 31st of August is also a monster – 12 ft from the south, 12-second period, 3283 energy and a strong offshore wind – but again, it's a big-wave day only.

So, the best of the bunch? Tuesday the 18th of August for a clean, fun session, and Sunday the 23rd of August for another solid morning. The rest is either too small, too windy, or too big. Keep an eye on that 1st of September window, but don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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