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Alkantstrand Surf Forecast
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Alkantstrand Surf Forecast / KZN North / South Africa
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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 (Sep 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alkantstrand in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 01) 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 1.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 24th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 1st Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 1st Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 12 days.
Sun 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Fri 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 90 | 208 | 371 | 331 | 401 | 264 | 398 | 284 | 232 | 240 | 230 | 189 | 232 | 199 | 153 | 196 | 196 | 194 | 288 | 981 | 1906 | 977 | 487 | 537 | 1339 | 647 | 411 | 327 | 239 | 183 | 138 | 63 | 43 | 42 | 116 | 302 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:29AM 1.29 | 1:12PM 1.40 | 1:34AM 1.51 | 2:00PM 1.66 | 2:17AM 1.72 | 2:38PM 1.90 | 2:53AM 1.89 | 3:13PM 2.09 | 3:28AM 2.01 | 3:47PM 2.20 | 4:00AM 2.06 | 4:19PM 2.22 | 4:32AM 2.06 | 4:51PM 2.16 | 5:03AM 1.99 | 5:21PM 2.03 | 5:33AM 1.87 | 5:49PM 1.85 | 6:02AM 1.70 | 6:17PM 1.64 | 6:31AM 1.51 | 6:44PM 1.43 | 7:04AM 1.31 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:52PM 0.78 | 6:51AM 0.65 | 7:22PM 0.56 | 7:44AM 0.42 | 8:09PM 0.33 | 8:22AM 0.20 | 8:47PM 0.13 | 8:58AM 0.02 | 9:22PM -0.01 | 9:31AM -0.11 | 9:56PM -0.09 | 10:04AM -0.16 | 10:28PM -0.10 | 10:36AM -0.14 | 10:58PM -0.04 | 11:08AM -0.04 | 11:28PM 0.07 | 11:38AM 0.11 | 11:57PM 0.22 | 12:08PM 0.30 | 12:26AM 0.40 | 12:38PM 0.51 | 12:57AM 0.60 | 1:12PM 0.73 | ||||||||||||
Sun 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Fri 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 |
| Sunset | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 35 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 31 | 32 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 35 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 28 | 32 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 35°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the E by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu 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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