Alkantstrand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Alkantstrand.

First up, the water temp is about average for this time of year, nothin’ wild there. The start of the run is a bit slow – Saturday’s got a tiny 3ft swell from the SSW on the cards, but the wind is onshore and the energy is weak (380), so we’re sitting on the beach for that one. Sunday morning though, that’s where it gets interestin’. A solid 6ft swell from SSE, at 12 seconds, with a cross-offshore breeze and a big jump in energy to 967. That’s clean, solid, and the best on offer for the first few days. The afternoon holds similar size at 6ft with cross-on wind, but the morning is the pick – a real window of good surf.

Monday keeps the energy up (1064-1066) with 6-6ft SE swell, still 12 seconds, and cross-off winds. The afternoon is labelled as excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s your standout – clean, punchy, and consistent. Tuesday through Wednesday morning though, it turns ugly. Onshore winds, dropping swell, and poor conditions – a real letdown after that Monday buzz.

Thursday morning the 23rd brings a little relief with a 6ft SSW swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s bumpy and weak (431). Still, a gentle offshore wind cleans it up, so it’s rideable, but nowhere near the quality of the weekend.

Now, the real standout of the whole outlook is Saturday the 25th – 5ft SSW swell, a 16-second period, and a light offshore breeze. The energy is 1502, that’s a solid groundswell with real punch. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The morning is clean and lined up, but remember, long period groundswell like this (16 seconds) can break a bit straight at a beach break, so it might be more drawn out and better for a point or reef. But for Alkantstrand, it’s the best bet.

Sunday the 26th drops off with onshore wind and poor surf. Monday the 27th has a bit of size at 5ft but with a strong 35 km/h cross-off wind and rain – not pleasant, but the waves are there for the keen. Wednesday the 29th sees a 7ft ESE swell, but it’s short period (8 seconds) and cross-on – that’s more of a messy, choppy mess, and too big for beginners. Thursday the 30th brings a return to clean conditions with 5ft E swell and 10-second period, light offshore winds, and very good conditions – a solid end to the run.

The very last days, August 1st and 2nd, are small and weak, a quiet wind-down.

So, the standout window is Saturday the 25th morning – that’s the one to chase. Thursday the 30th morning is also a good, clean option. Don’t waste your time on the mid-week onshore slop.

Rusty.

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