Alkantstrand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Alkantstrand over the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, with a few windows of real potential for experienced surfers, but plenty of flat spells and blown-out days to sit through.

The opening days are a write-off for a decent paddle. Thursday the 3rd has onshore winds howling at 25 mph and a messy 7 ft NE windswell – that’s just poor. The whole first week is a tough one. We’ve got a big pulse of SSW swell arriving early Friday the 4th, with 10 ft and strong energy (1148), but the breeze is strong and the numbers say it’s too big for this break. The same goes for Saturday the 5th morning: 7 ft from the SE (1245) and a cross-shore wind, but still too much muscle for the spot. By Sunday the 6th, the swell drops and we’re into marginal, small stuff.

The real standout here is a long-range call. Looking at Tuesday the 15th of September, we’ve got excellent conditions for experienced surfers. A solid 5 ft S swell (1377 combined energy) with a 15-second period, paired with a gentle offshore breeze from the SSW. That’s a groundswell with serious push, and the offshore wind will keep it glassy. The period is long, so the sets will be clean and powerful, and the paddle out should be manageable between sets. The only caveat is the swell direction is from the south, but the optimum here is SE, so it might be a touch off-angle, but it’s the best window we’ve got.

A few other moments are worth a mention. Friday the 11th morning has a 4 ft E swell with a moderate offshore wind, but it’s small and the energy is low (209). The Tuesday the 15th morning is the only true highlight.

The water temp is sitting at 70°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit.

For the rest of the second week, we’ve got a few days with offshore winds but small swell, and then a lot of onshore, strong winds through the 16th, 17th, and 18th. The 18th has a near-gale offshore wind, but the swell is a tiny 2 ft, so it’s more of a wind-check than a surf.

So, if you’re looking for a session, mark your calendar for the morning of the 15th. It’s the one that’s got the juice. The rest of the time, you’ll be waiting.

Rusty.

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