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Alkantstrand surf break

Alkantstrand surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 03 Feb 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
26.2° C
 (Which is normal 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 Friday (Feb 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alkantstrand in the next 12 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Feb 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 6th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 6th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 8th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Tue
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
1
ENE
0.5
S
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.4
SE
1.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.1
E
0.9
E
1.4
ENE
0.8
E
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)131212126116769612999588888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8775757365641952056430142812021231061351731082568469
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
15
NNE
25
ENE
30
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
35
NE
20
N
10
SSE
25
S
15
SW
15
ENE
25
ENE
5
W
20
NE
35
NE
5
NW
20
NE
25
NE
5
WSW
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		oncross-
off		ononglassononcross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:56PM
1.96
5:18AM
2.04
5:26PM
1.94
5:48AM
1.99
5:54PM
1.87
6:16AM
1.90
6:21PM
1.76
6:43AM
1.78
6:47PM
1.63
7:09AM
1.63
7:14PM
1.48
7:36AM
1.46
7:43PM
1.31
8:11AM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:03PM
-0.05
11:23AM
0.08
11:32PM
-0.02
11:52AM
0.14
12:01AM
0.06
12:21PM
0.23
12:28AM
0.18
12:48PM
0.35
12:55AM
0.32
1:16PM
0.48
1:22AM
0.49
1:47PM
0.63
1:54AM
0.66
Tue
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Sunrise--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:28--5:28
Sunset6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:42--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------1--1--1--3-
Temp. °C292529292530322630282529292632332730322525
Feels °C (?)272528262428282331292530283132313030302526
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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.

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