Alkantstrand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Alkantstrand. Let’s be straight – the first few days are a bit ordinary, but there’s a couple of real gems hiding in this 16-day run if you’re patient.

We start off on Wednesday, 15 July, with a bit of a so-so offering. The morning’s got a 7ft swell from the ESE, period around 10 seconds, but the wind is onshore from the NE at 3 mph, and the energy is moderate (779). The surf’s messy and the tide’s not playing ball. The afternoon cleans up a little with a cross-shore breeze, but the swell is still too big for the break at 7ft, and the wind shifts to a cross SE at 6 mph. Not the day to get excited.

Thursday, 16 July, sees a change. The morning is the standout of the early run: clean offshore wind from the SSW at 9 mph, with a 5ft E swell, 10-second period, and moderate energy (484). The conditions are described as “good,” and that offshore breeze will make for some tidy lines. The afternoon fades with a cross-shore wind and a smaller swell – it’s a pass.

Now, this is where it gets good. Friday, 17 July, is a true highlight. The morning is glassy – zero wind, calm as a pond – with a 4ft E swell, 10-second period, and moderate energy (367). The waves will be clean and fun for all levels. The afternoon keeps the clean vibe with a light cross-offshore wind. This is the best session of the first week.

Saturday, 18 July, offers another top session in the morning. Glassy conditions again, with a 3ft S swell but a longer 12-second period, giving it moderate energy (516). The longer period means better shaped waves, but it’s a small day – ideal for beginners and longboards. The afternoon turns ugly with a strong onshore ENE wind at 12 mph, so get out early.

Sunday, 19 July, sees a jump in size to 6ft from the S, with a 12-second period and strong energy (1023), but the wind is cross-onshore and the conditions are marginal. The swell is there, but it’s not clean. Not recommended.

Monday, 20 July, is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a strong offshore SSW wind at 16 mph, with a 7ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and strong energy (1007). The wind is favorable, but the swell is too big for the break – only for experts. The afternoon, however, is a standout: a cross-offshore breeze, 6ft SSE swell, and good energy (826). Expect very good conditions – clean, punchy waves.

The middle of the week (21-22 July) is a write-off. Onshore winds, messy conditions, and poor surf. On Wednesday, 22 July, there’s a massive 7ft S swell with a 17-second period and very strong energy (2513), but the wind is howling onshore at 16 mph. Not surfable.

Thursday, 23 July, stays marginal with strong cross-offshore winds, but the swell is dropping and the energy is still high (1209). It’s clean but not great.

The last week of July has a few interesting days. Sunday, 26 July, is a beauty: offshore SW wind at 6-12 mph, with a 6ft NE swell, short 7-second period, and moderate energy (655-680). The short period means it’s a bit choppy, but the offshore wind will keep it clean. This is the best of the second week.

Monday, 27 July, is a letdown with onshore winds. Tuesday, 28 July, is messy again. Then on Wednesday, 29 July, the swell goes huge – 13ft from the SSW, 10-second period, and very strong energy (3228-3251) – but with onshore winds at 12-16 mph, it’s a complete mess. Only for the madmen or kite surfers, honestly.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Best bet: Friday, 17 July morning, and Saturday, 18 July morning, for those glassy, clean, small waves. If you want a bit more size, Monday, 20 July afternoon is your call. The second week’s standout is Sunday, 26 July, with those offshore winds and a solid 6ft swell.

Rusty.

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