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Albatross surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 14 Mar 2025 SAST
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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
20.1° C
(Which is 2.4°C colder than average for this time of year)


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 Sunday (Mar 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Albatross in the next 12 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 16th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 18th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 18th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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

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Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1
SW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
S
2.1
SW
4
SW
4.5
SW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)11111113121716161514131213121212121211111111121211111481112111111121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)19310792176150534733499429228418061269102171281179858051139829324924927322417211719561337204888446736553273338825872268
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
25
E
35
E
5
NNE
15
S
30
WSW
20
W
15
SW
15
S
5
SE
5
ESE
25
ESE
5
NE
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
SW
5
SSW
10
SE
5
N
5
ESE
15
SE
15
WSW
25
SW
15
S
5
W
10
SSE
20
SE
10
E
20
E
20
E
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
crossglasscrossoncross-
on
crossoffglasscrossglassglasscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:19AM
1.73
4:30PM
1.61
4:43AM
1.72
4:53PM
1.58
5:06AM
1.67
5:17PM
1.53
5:28AM
1.60
5:40PM
1.45
5:51AM
1.50
6:03PM
1.35
6:15AM
1.38
6:29PM
1.23
6:43AM
1.26
7:02PM
1.10
7:24AM
1.12
8:17PM
0.96
9:36AM
1.00
12:08AM
1.00
12:25PM
1.10
1:11AM
1.19
1:21PM
1.27
1:49AM
1.41
2:02PM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:07PM
0.05
10:28AM
0.07
10:30PM
0.06
10:51AM
0.09
10:54PM
0.09
11:14AM
0.13
11:17PM
0.16
11:37AM
0.20
11:40PM
0.25
12:01PM
0.29
12:03AM
0.35
12:28PM
0.41
12:29AM
0.48
1:02PM
0.53
1:04AM
0.61
2:05PM
0.66
2:32AM
0.75
5:08PM
0.70
6:07AM
0.71
6:49PM
0.55
7:17AM
0.53
7:33PM
0.37
7:59AM
0.33
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
Sunrise-6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26-
Sunset--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:32--6:31--6:30--6:29--6:28--6:25--6:24--6:23
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202528232624202322212124222828262626242828272525232425242829272624211920
Feels °C (?)152224192621192120222323222927282826272927282326262626262929292825231920

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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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