Alkantstrand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Alkantstrand in the coming weeks. Water temp is around 72°, pretty much right where it should be for this time of year. No anomalies here.

The first few days are a washout. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, we’ve got swell anywhere from 5 to 7 ft, but the wind is all wrong – cross-off or onshore. The period is around 12-13 seconds, and the wave energy is high (between 613 and 1339). But for a beginner-friendly break, it’s just not going to be clean or fun.

Wednesday the 22nd is the same story, fresh onshores and chop.

Thursday the 23rd finally brings a glimmer. We get a light offshore from the SW, with small, clean lines around 2 to 3 ft from the SE, period 12 seconds. Wave energy is low (372-433). It’s small, but glassy and user-friendly. Not a standout, but a good recovery session.

Friday the 24th the swell jumps to 8 ft in the morning with a strong offshore from the SW at 22 mph, period a short 9 seconds, energy at 1173. The report says it’s too big for this spot. That means only competent surfers are getting out. Afternoon is similar at 8 ft.

Saturday the 25th is a messy mix. 6 ft from the south with a long 15-second period, but onshore winds and lumpy. The energy is high (1640), but it’s not going to be clean.

From Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 29th, the forecast is mostly poor. Onshores are strong, swell is either too small or blown out.

Wednesday the 29th is the big highlight. We’ve got a solid 10 ft south swell, period a short 8 seconds, with a strong offshore SW wind at 16 mph. Combined energy is 1216. But again, it’s flagged as too big for this break. This is a powerful, clean, offshore day for experts only. Same deal Wednesday afternoon, 8 ft, fresh offshore.

Thursday the 30th holds the offshore but the wind gets howling at 25-28 mph. The swell drops, but the paddle-out becomes a fight. Expert territory.

Friday the 31st is the golden window for the average surfer. Morning has a moderate offshore, 4 ft from the SSW with a nice 14-second period, combined energy 975. Clean, lined-up, and at a very manageable size. Afternoon is smaller and more playful. This is the session to aim for.

Then from Saturday the 1st of August, a monster pulse arrives. The data shows swell heights from 12 ft up to 15 ft through Saturday and Sunday, with wave energy shooting up to over 3000 and even 5446. All of these are flagged as far too big for this break. The winds are also mostly onshore or cross. This is not the time for Alkantstrand unless you’re a serious big-wave charger.

The start of the new week, Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August, brings more big swell and onshore winds, so no good options for the average surfer.

Bottom line: Friday the 31st of July is your best bet for a clean, user-friendly session. The big swells on the 24th and 29th are for experienced surfers only. The first few days and the big pulse in early August are a washout or too dangerous for this spot.

Rusty

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