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Alkantstrand surf break

Alkantstrand surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 18 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
25.5° 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 Sunday (Jan 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Fri night).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
!
!
!
2
2
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
2
3
1
!
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
3
S
3
S
2.1
S
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
E
0.9
E
2
S
1.8
S
1.4
S
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
S
0.9
SSW
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.1
SSW
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)108981011997781313131316161514147
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)33813621143573218187157125356358233260255212206248432636585485545
Wind
(km/h)
45
SSW
35
S
30
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
25
S
25
S
25
S
20
S
15
ESE
15
N
30
NNE
35
NE
30
NNE
10
SSW
10
E
10
NNE
20
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:58PM
1.79
4:19AM
1.79
4:27PM
1.86
4:49AM
1.87
4:56PM
1.90
5:18AM
1.92
5:26PM
1.90
5:49AM
1.93
5:56PM
1.86
6:20AM
1.91
6:28PM
1.78
6:54AM
1.84
7:03PM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:49AM
0.29
10:08PM
0.16
10:20AM
0.21
10:37PM
0.09
10:50AM
0.17
11:05PM
0.04
11:21AM
0.15
11:34PM
0.04
11:53AM
0.17
12:05AM
0.07
12:26PM
0.22
12:37AM
0.14
1:03PM
0.31
1:12AM
0.26
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise5:09--5:09--5:11--5:11--5:13--5:13--5:13--
Sunset-6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:51-
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
cloud
part cloud
mod rain
Rain (mm)
123---1-51-------1--8
Temp. °C252323222323242423232322262825262724262623
Feels °C (?)281919192122212022202121222423282927262620
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Alkantstrand, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, consider staying in Richards Bay which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around KwaZulu-Natal North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Richards Bay which is 1 km (1 miles) away, Empangeni, eSikhawini and Eshowe.

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