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Alkantstrand Surf Forecast
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Alkantstrand surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 06 Jul 2025 SAST
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 (Jul 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 08) at 2AM. 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 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 6th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 12 days.
Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 1390 | 1007 | 794 | 2810 | 2493 | 2946 | 2027 | 1563 | 1109 | 816 | 642 | 588 | 584 | 296 | 634 | 583 | 697 | 345 | 867 | 1427 | 1453 | 670 | 503 | 461 | 790 | 424 | 483 | 481 | 538 | 785 | 1068 | 1409 | 1610 | 3703 | 2780 | 1483 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | off | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:56PM 1.27 | 1:21AM 1.42 | 1:53PM 1.37 | 2:11AM 1.51 | 2:38PM 1.47 | 2:52AM 1.61 | 3:17PM 1.58 | 3:29AM 1.70 | 3:52PM 1.67 | 4:03AM 1.77 | 4:27PM 1.76 | 4:37AM 1.83 | 5:01PM 1.82 | 5:10AM 1.84 | 5:35PM 1.86 | 5:44AM 1.83 | 6:11PM 1.86 | 6:20AM 1.78 | 6:49PM 1.83 | 6:58AM 1.69 | 7:30PM 1.75 | 7:41AM 1.57 | 8:18PM 1.65 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:56PM 0.66 | 7:42AM 0.58 | 7:53PM 0.57 | 8:27AM 0.47 | 8:38PM 0.47 | 9:06AM 0.36 | 9:17PM 0.38 | 9:41AM 0.27 | 9:53PM 0.30 | 10:15AM 0.19 | 10:28PM 0.24 | 10:48AM 0.13 | 11:03PM 0.21 | 11:21AM 0.10 | 11:39PM 0.22 | 11:54AM 0.11 | 12:16AM 0.25 | 12:30PM 0.15 | 12:56AM 0.31 | 1:08PM 0.23 | 1:41AM 0.40 | 1:52PM 0.34 | 2:34AM 0.51 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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