Alkantstrand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Alkantstrand.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a real mixed bag and a big gap to work through. The first decent bit of surf doesn’t show until the morning of Sunday, July 26th, but it’s a bit of a tease. You’ve got a 5ft SSE swell with a moderate energy (659) and a light NE breeze, but the forecast is calling it marginal. The afternoon is a write-off with poor conditions.

Monday, the 27th, and Tuesday, the 28th, are pretty much a washout. The swell drops right off and the wind is messy. Tuesday afternoon sees a glimmer with a 3ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and some clean cross-off wind, but the energy is still weak (527) and it’s only rated as marginal.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting but also a bit of a bummer. From Wednesday, July 29th, through to Saturday, August 1st, there’s a proper pulse of swell. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1235 on Wednesday morning. The wind is offshore, the conditions are clean, but the swell is simply too big for this spot. With 8ft S swell and a short period of 9 seconds, it’s going to be a washing machine and only for the hardcore crew. The same goes for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – plenty of size (7ft to 8ft), lots of energy (up to 1711), but it’s just too much for Alkantstrand.

The best window in the whole 16-day run is Sunday, August 2nd. The morning is the standout. You’ll get a 6ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, clean cross-off wind, and a solid energy reading of 994. The forecast is saying “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the one to pencil in. The afternoon gets a bit bigger and cross-on, so morning is the call.

After that, Monday, August 3rd, is marginal. Tuesday, August 4th, has a glassy morning with a 5ft ESE swell, but the energy is weak (589) and the afternoon turns choppy. The rest of the first week of August is a mix of small, weak swell and onshore winds – not worth the paddle.

There’s another pulse on Sunday, August 9th, with a 7ft S swell, but it’s back to being too big for the break, and the wind is cross. Monday, August 10th, has a small 3ft E swell and clean conditions, but it’s not going to get the heart pumping.

Overall, if you’re looking for a clean, surfable wave that’s not too big, the morning of Sunday, August 2nd is your best bet. The rest of the time, you’re either staring at tiny, blown-out dribble or waves that are just too heavy for this beach break. The water is sitting around 72°F, which is about average for this time of year.

Rusty.

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