Alkantstrand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Straight up, we’ve got a pretty wild ride ahead for Alkantstrand over the next couple of weeks. The first few days are a no-go for paddle surfing – the swell is just too meaty and the wind is messy. But once that settles, we lock in a sweet little window of clean, manageable surf before things get dicey again.

The first recommendation pops up on Thursday, 13 August. The morning is where it’s at. We’ve got a 7ft SSE swell rolling in with a solid 9-second period, and the wind is blowing offshore. That’s a lovely combo. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is moderate (815), which means there’s enough push to get into some fun waves without it being a washing machine. The afternoon on Thursday drops a bit to 6ft from the SE with a shorter 8-second period, and the wind swings cross-off, but it’s still clean. This is a solid, consistent break, so you won’t be sitting there waiting forever.

Friday, 14 August morning is a real standout. Glassy conditions – zero wind – and a 6ft swell from the ESE. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit choppy in the lineup, but the glassy surface will make it feel like butter. The energy is still in the moderate range (557). This is your best bet for a long, relaxing session with no crowds to worry about.

After that, the wind turns onshore and the quality drops off a cliff. From Saturday the 15th all the way through to the following week, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell gets messy. We’re looking at several days of poor surf – the combined energy numbers drop under 400, and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” There’s a big gap of nothing worth paddling out for.

Then, right at the very end of the forecast, Wednesday, 26 August morning gives us a flicker of hope. A clean 3ft SSE swell with a gentle offshore wind. The period is short at 8 seconds, but the combined energy is low (229) so it’ll be small and clean – a good one for beginners or a longboard cruise. It’s a long way off, so treat it as a promising but not guaranteed session.

The standout of the whole run is Friday 14 August morning. Perfect glass, manageable swell, and no crowds. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty out.

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