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Alkantstrand surf break

Alkantstrand surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 29 Jan 2026 SAST
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Alkantstrand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Alkantstrand sea temperature is
25.3° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Jan 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alkantstrand in the next 12 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 29th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 29th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 3rd Feb)3ft (0.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.5
ENE
0.5
S
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1
E
0.6
S
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)1414131413131488755651578891212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20719218114713713115214911311275906211712314122318715810496
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
SSW
5
WNW
15
E
25
ENE
10
N
15
ENE
25
ENE
15
N
20
NE
30
ENE
15
NNE
25
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
20
NE
25
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononononononononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:22PM
1.44
2:01AM
1.44
2:26PM
1.60
2:54AM
1.64
3:11PM
1.76
3:35AM
1.82
3:50PM
1.87
4:12AM
1.95
4:24PM
1.94
4:46AM
2.02
4:56PM
1.96
5:18AM
2.04
5:26PM
1.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:46PM
0.55
8:07AM
0.48
8:40PM
0.36
8:59AM
0.31
9:22PM
0.19
9:40AM
0.18
9:58PM
0.06
10:17AM
0.09
10:31PM
-0.02
10:51AM
0.06
11:03PM
-0.05
11:23AM
0.08
11:32PM
-0.02
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:24--
Sunset-6:49--6:49--6:47--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:45-
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--1-----62-4---------
Temp. °C262724282825283026282925282925262925283025
Feels °C (?)282827292726282929292826282826262825272723
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Information about the Alkantstrand Surf forecast

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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