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Albatross Surf Forecast
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Albatross surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 22 Dec 2024 SAST
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 (Dec 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Albatross in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 5PM. 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 8s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Albatross over the next 12 days.
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 3280 | 4585 | 3863 | 3150 | 2795 | 2919 | 1875 | 1402 | 860 | 582 | 428 | 409 | 349 | 298 | 367 | 479 | 453 | 562 | 1352 | 960 | 655 | 411 | 263 | 191 | 157 | 117 | 275 | 325 | 2138 | 720 | 1080 | 322 | 161 | 93 | 149 | 1024 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:21AM 1.26 | 8:28PM 1.06 | 9:21AM 1.21 | 9:45PM 1.01 | 10:34AM 1.18 | 11:18PM 1.01 | 11:46AM 1.21 | 12:33AM 1.07 | 12:46PM 1.26 | 1:27AM 1.15 | 1:34PM 1.33 | 2:10AM 1.24 | 2:16PM 1.41 | 2:48AM 1.34 | 2:54PM 1.49 | 3:23AM 1.42 | 3:30PM 1.55 | 3:59AM 1.49 | 4:06PM 1.59 | 4:35AM 1.55 | 4:42PM 1.60 | 5:11AM 1.59 | 5:19PM 1.58 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:38PM 0.61 | 2:34AM 0.54 | 3:50PM 0.64 | 3:40AM 0.61 | 5:12PM 0.63 | 5:02AM 0.63 | 6:23PM 0.56 | 6:17AM 0.60 | 7:16PM 0.48 | 7:15AM 0.53 | 7:59PM 0.39 | 8:02AM 0.45 | 8:37PM 0.30 | 8:43AM 0.37 | 9:13PM 0.22 | 9:21AM 0.30 | 9:48PM 0.15 | 9:58AM 0.24 | 10:22PM 0.10 | 10:36AM 0.21 | 10:57PM 0.07 | 11:15AM 0.21 | 11:32PM 0.08 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu 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.
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