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Albatross surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 21 Nov 2024 SAST
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
Albatross surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Albatross sea temperature is
19.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Albatross this week:

The surf forecast for Albatross over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Albatross in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Nov 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 21st Nov)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 22nd Nov)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 26th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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

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Thu
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
2
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SW
1.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.5
SW
2.5
SW
4
SW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.3
SSE
1.8
E
0.8
SW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SW
2.1
WSW
2.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)12111413121312121211111111810121212121110109961111111277117101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)9748081811160711882213282515849806633477301962501151470152904362367923161373983552238220140146204314384437341189391369315
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
5
S
10
SE
20
SW
25
WSW
25
SSW
15
S
10
NE
25
ESE
35
E
0
W
35
WSW
35
SW
15
W
20
WSW
25
SW
30
W
45
WSW
35
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSE
20
SE
10
NE
25
E
30
E
10
NE
35
WSW
30
SW
15
W
20
SSW
30
SW
10
WSW
15
S
20
SW
20
W
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscrossoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
glassoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
onoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:16PM
1.14
8:15AM
1.17
8:30PM
1.03
9:49AM
1.14
10:19PM
1.00
11:14AM
1.19
11:45PM
1.04
12:12PM
1.26
12:40AM
1.13
12:54PM
1.34
1:21AM
1.22
1:29PM
1.42
1:55AM
1.30
2:02PM
1.48
2:28AM
1.37
2:33PM
1.53
2:59AM
1.43
3:05PM
1.56
3:30AM
1.46
3:37PM
1.58
4:02AM
1.48
4:09PM
1.57
4:36AM
1.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:34AM
0.51
2:34PM
0.67
2:49AM
0.60
4:24PM
0.69
4:22AM
0.62
5:50PM
0.62
5:38AM
0.58
6:42PM
0.52
6:31AM
0.52
7:19PM
0.42
7:12AM
0.45
7:50PM
0.33
7:48AM
0.38
8:20PM
0.26
8:21AM
0.32
8:50PM
0.20
8:54AM
0.28
9:21PM
0.16
9:26AM
0.25
9:52PM
0.14
10:00AM
0.25
10:25PM
0.15
10:34AM
0.27
Thu
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
Sunrise--5:03--5:03--5:03--5:03--5:03--5:01--5:01--5:01--5:01--5:01--5:01--5:01
Sunset7:07--7:07--7:08--7:09--7:10--7:12--7:13--7:14--7:15--7:15--7:16--7:17--
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Rain (mm)
-------------------11----------1----
Temp. °C222023232122201924252022231917191820201819201723241925232021221922212026
Feels °C (?)212123221919182021211918191614141512121718161518171520182018181720181825

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon morning).

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Information about the Albatross Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Albatross provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Albatross can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Albatross 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 (Albatross) 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 Albatross 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.

Albatross is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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