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Alkantstrand Surf Forecast
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Alkantstrand surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 22 Feb 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alkantstrand this week:
The surf forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alkantstrand in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 22nd Feb) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 22nd Feb) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 1st Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 12 days.
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thu 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1269 | 1069 | 901 | 936 | 936 | 608 | 530 | 449 | 569 | 578 | 625 | 593 | 667 | 673 | 631 | 778 | 804 | 867 | 919 | 763 | 1155 | 1724 | 1655 | 1539 | 1390 | 1031 | 657 | 683 | 650 | 878 | 1058 | 1077 | 2043 | 2472 | 3717 | 4982 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:37AM 1.07 | 1:17PM 1.24 | 1:58AM 1.28 | 2:10PM 1.45 | 2:35AM 1.50 | 2:46PM 1.65 | 3:07AM 1.73 | 3:18PM 1.83 | 3:38AM 1.94 | 3:49PM 1.97 | 4:09AM 2.10 | 4:21PM 2.06 | 4:41AM 2.20 | 4:52PM 2.08 | 5:13AM 2.21 | 5:24PM 2.05 | 5:45AM 2.14 | 5:56PM 1.95 | 6:18AM 2.00 | 6:29PM 1.80 | 6:52AM 1.79 | 7:03PM 1.60 | 7:28AM 1.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:35PM 0.88 | 6:38AM 0.85 | 7:46PM 0.71 | 7:56AM 0.66 | 8:24PM 0.50 | 8:36AM 0.45 | 8:55PM 0.29 | 9:10AM 0.25 | 9:25PM 0.10 | 9:43AM 0.08 | 9:55PM -0.05 | 10:15AM -0.03 | 10:26PM -0.14 | 10:48AM -0.09 | 10:58PM -0.18 | 11:21AM -0.07 | 11:30PM -0.14 | 11:53AM 0.01 | 12:02AM -0.02 | 12:27PM 0.15 | 12:36AM 0.15 | 1:01PM 0.34 | 1:13AM 0.38 | 1:40PM 0.55 | ||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thu 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 |
| Sunset | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 1 | - | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 21 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the NNE by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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