Alkantstrand surf break

Alkantstrand surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 23 Nov 2025 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
22.9° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Sunday (Nov 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s 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 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 23rd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 24th Nov)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 24th Nov)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
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2
2
1
1
0
0
2
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
2.5
S
2.1
S
1.4
SSE
1.2
S
0.5
S
0.8
SSW
1.2
S
1.6
S
1.1
S
1.5
SSW
0.5
NE
1.6
SSW
1.1
S
1.5
S
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.1
SE
1.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)12121187610171516151413676109886
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)75055643382747816027914429676511934606892123988408436302154237
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
20
ENE
30
WSW
30
S
20
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
SE
10
NNW
20
NE
30
NE
5
NW
30
SSW
25
SSW
30
SW
20
S
10
ESE
15
N
25
NNE
15
NNE
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononcrossoffoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
onoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:04PM
1.73
5:26AM
1.64
5:36PM
1.65
6:02AM
1.57
6:11PM
1.56
6:44AM
1.48
6:56PM
1.45
7:41AM
1.41
7:57PM
1.35
9:00AM
1.38
9:28PM
1.28
10:33AM
1.42
11:07PM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:57AM
0.29
11:16PM
0.26
11:28AM
0.37
11:50PM
0.34
12:04PM
0.47
12:29AM
0.43
12:49PM
0.58
1:17AM
0.52
1:50PM
0.68
2:22AM
0.60
3:19PM
0.72
3:48AM
0.63
4:59PM
0.67
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunrise4:46--4:46--4:46--4:46--4:46--4:45--4:45--
Sunset-6:29--6:29--6:30--6:30--6:31--6:32--6:32-
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--511------------4-34
Temp. °C283023212221202221273025232422232423303223
Feels °C (?)262826182021202021262825222320232427293122
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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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