Alkantstrand Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.80° S 32.10° E

Alkantstrand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alkantstrand sea temperature is
22.1° C
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Alkantstrand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Alkantstrand surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, S swell with 2,491 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alkantstrand this week:

The surf forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alkantstrand in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 10th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 10th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next sixteen days. We’ve got some solid surf on the cards, but you gotta pick your battles. The main deal is a classic long-period groundswell from the south, but it’s a big one, so it’s not for everyone.

The fun starts this Friday, July 10th, with a solid S swell. Alkantstrand is the spot. Friday morning is looking prime with a clean 6 ft wave height and long 15-second intervals. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and the water is a comfortable 72° – about average for this time of year. The energy is strong (1686), so there’s plenty of power. But keep in mind, with that size and period, it’s pushing into expert territory, especially at a beach break where those long-period lines can stand up quick. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 8 ft, and honestly, that’s getting too big for the break. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but it’s a big wave day for experienced surfers only.

Saturday morning, July 11th, is still pumping with a 6 ft S swell at 13 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the SSW, so the lineup will be groomed. The energy is still strong (1143). Sunday the 12th is a step down in size but still good. A 5 ft S swell with a light offshore wind in the morning – clean, fun, and more manageable.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Monday the 13th has a glassy morning but the swell drops to 3 ft. The energy is weak (372). The afternoon turns into a mess with a cross-onshore wind and a short period, choppy 5 ft ESE windswell. Tuesday the 14th picks up again with a clean 5 ft ESE swell in the morning, but it’s a shorter period, so it won’t have the same power. The pattern holds through Wednesday and Thursday with clean, rideable surf in the 5 ft to 7 ft range, but the swell direction is shifting to the ESE, which isn’t the optimum direction for this spot.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are a write-off. Strong onshore winds, a choppy mess, and the swell drops to under 3 ft. The energy is barely there (230). A couple of quiet days.

Now, here’s the big one. Sunday, July 19th, a massive pulse of S swell arrives. We’re talking an 8 ft swell with a very long 16-second period. The energy is massive (3190). The wind is offshore in the morning, so it will be clean. But let’s be real – that’s only for experts. This is a deep-water, high-energy groundswell. At a beach break, it’s going to be a powerful, heavy closeout machine. The afternoon is slightly smaller at 7 ft, but still a serious session. This is the standout of the whole run, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.

The following week is a mixed bag. Monday the 20th is blown out. Tuesday the 21st has a clean, offshore 3 ft S swell with a very long period (16 seconds) – interesting for the points, but small. The real highlight for the second week might be Wednesday July 22nd morning. The swell is only 5 ft, but the period is a solid 14 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The energy is moderate (874). It’s a clean, proper wave. The rest of the week is a mix of onshore winds and small, fading S swell.

So, the best of the best: Friday morning July 10th for that first clean, glassy 6 ft S groundswell, and Sunday morning July 19th for the massive, expert-only 8 ft S swell with offshore winds. The mid-week options are fun for the experienced crew, but the real standouts are those two.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
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S
15
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15
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14
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13
1.7
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13
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12
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10
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1654
2491
1686
1121
956
986
623
496
339
220
278
353
388
614
747
731
761
551
482
410
342
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
15
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
5
WSW
5
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20
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5
NNE
5
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10
SE
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SE
10
NNW
5
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10
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5
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High Tide
11:52AM1.32m
00:36AM1.53m
1:16PM1.43m
1:47AM1.63m
2:19PM1.58m
2:43AM1.75m
3:11PM1.73m
3:31AM1.84m
3:57PM1.86m
4:14AM1.90m
4:40PM1.95m
4:54AM1.92m
5:20PM1.98m
Low Tide
6:00PM0.56m
7:02AM0.51m
7:20PM0.46m
8:06AM0.38m
8:24PM0.33m
8:57AM0.24m
9:16PM0.21m
9:42AM0.12m
10:03PM0.13m
10:24AM0.04m
10:45PM0.10m
11:03AM0.01m
11:26PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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 16 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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