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Alkantstrand surf break

Alkantstrand surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 06 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
24.5° C
 (Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Jan 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 7th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 7th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 8th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
!
0
0
0
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
0
3
2
1
3
3
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NE
0.6
S
1.7
S
2.4
S
2.2
S
1.5
S
1
S
1
S
1
S
0.9
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
0.7
SSW
1.9
E
2.2
E
Period(s) (?)5156131413121111141312118788818910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)62155218202918227712802402273334082942052081473562952803296121007
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
35
S
30
S
10
SSE
20
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
15
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
25
SW
15
S
5
W
10
SSE
15
ESE
5
SSW
15
SE
15
SE
15
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		ononcross-
on		offoffoffoffcross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
on		glasscrosscrossoffoffcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
6:13AM
1.87
6:20PM
1.74
6:50AM
1.77
6:55PM
1.62
7:27AM
1.65
7:31PM
1.49
8:06AM
1.52
8:12PM
1.35
8:54AM
1.39
9:10PM
1.22
10:09AM
1.28
10:58PM
1.15
12:00PM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:55PM
0.08
12:18PM
0.27
12:30AM
0.17
12:55PM
0.38
1:05AM
0.30
1:33PM
0.51
1:42AM
0.44
2:16PM
0.63
2:25AM
0.59
3:12PM
0.74
3:25AM
0.72
4:43PM
0.80
5:08AM
0.79
6:37PM
0.76
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
Sunrise-5:00--5:01--5:01--5:03--5:03--5:03--5:05-
Sunset--6:53--6:53--6:53--6:53--6:53--6:53--6:53
clear
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------1------2----
Temp. °C252625242628252624232525242628252727252727
Feels °C (?)262322232425242924222525282830292928282726
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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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