Alkantstrand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, Rusty here, lookin’ at the local surf scene for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag comin’ our way, so let’s break it down.

We start off with a bit of a hiccup. The first couple of days, Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th, there’s swell around, but it’s just too big for Alkantstrand, with waves hittin’ 7ft to 8ft from the ESE. That’s a bit much for a beginner-friendly spot, and the wind’s cross-on, so it’s lookin’ a bit messy. Not the best way to kick things off.

Thursday the 16th, though, that’s where it gets interesting. The morning brings a clean 5ft swell from the east with a solid offshore wind from the SSW. The water’s a nice 72°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 555, and with that offshore breeze, it’s gonna be clean and lined up. Friday the 17th is a bit smaller, but by Friday afternoon, the wind drops to glassy, and you’ve got 4ft waves from the east. That’s a nice little session if you’re keen.

Saturday the 18th, early, is a real standout. The morning is glassy, with a 3ft groundswell from the SSW, but here’s the kicker – the period is 14 seconds. That’s a long, clean wave. The combined energy is still moderate at 523, but that long period will make for some proper, powerful lines. This is a point-break kind of day, not a beach-break crumble. The best on offer for the first week, no question. The afternoon gets a bit choppy, so get out early.

The next few days, Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th, are a write-off. The swell jumps back up, with Monday morning seein’ an 8ft southerly swell with a short 8-second period and strong offshore wind. That’s a lot of energy (1110) but it’s goin’ to be a wild, closin’ out mess. Too big and too ugly for a paddle. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for the kite crew than us surfers.

We get a bit of a reprieve on Tuesday the 21st afternoon, with a clean 4ft SSW swell and a good offshore breeze. That’s a nice little window. Then Wednesday the 22nd drops right off, with a tiny 2ft, though the period is a very long 15 seconds – that’s a real groundswell, but without much size.

Now, look ahead to the end of the week. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are lookin’ tidy. Thursday afternoon has a 4ft SSW swell, period of 16 seconds, and a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is a solid 933. That’s a proper, long-period groundswell with clean conditions. Then onto Saturday the 25th, the morning starts glassy again, but the swell is a big 7ft from the south. That’s got a tonne of energy (1574), and it’s only for the experienced crew. The real gift, though, is Sunday the 26th. Both the morning and afternoon are glassy, with a 5ft and 6ft swell from the south, period of 14-15 seconds, and combined energy in the 1000-1200 range. That’s an excellent, powerful groundswell with zero wind. This is the second standout of the whole outlook – a long-range promise of a serious, clean, and powerful day. Keep an eye on that one.

The run fades out from Monday the 27th onwards, with smaller, choppier, or onshore junk. The last week of the month is a bit of a dud, with a few small, short-period swells from the NE, but the wind is howlin’ onshore, makin’ it a write-off.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Saturday mornin’ the 18th for a clean, long-period gem, and then Sunday the 26th for a bigger, more powerful, glassy groundswell. Get in the water.

Rusty.

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