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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 Thursday 21 Nov 2024 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 Thursday (Nov 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alkantstrand in the next 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 22) at 5PM. 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 Saturday (Nov 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 21st Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 27th Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 22nd Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 161 | 274 | 342 | 637 | 363 | 177 | 439 | 148 | 271 | 170 | 364 | 128 | 370 | 436 | 335 | 267 | 139 | 139 | 569 | 602 | 184 | 247 | 271 | 144 | 92 | 230 | 116 | 252 | 90 | 152 | 77 | 1575 | 908 | 597 | 449 | 330 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | glass | on | on | on | on | on | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:57PM 1.39 | 7:47AM 1.35 | 7:58PM 1.25 | 9:20AM 1.27 | 9:49PM 1.17 | 11:11AM 1.30 | 11:39PM 1.21 | 12:21PM 1.40 | 12:42AM 1.32 | 1:05PM 1.51 | 1:25AM 1.43 | 1:41PM 1.61 | 2:00AM 1.53 | 2:12PM 1.70 | 2:31AM 1.62 | 2:43PM 1.77 | 3:02AM 1.69 | 3:13PM 1.82 | 3:32AM 1.74 | 3:44PM 1.84 | 4:03AM 1.76 | 4:15PM 1.84 | 4:36AM 1.76 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:16AM 0.56 | 1:55PM 0.75 | 2:26AM 0.69 | 3:41PM 0.84 | 4:12AM 0.74 | 5:37PM 0.79 | 5:45AM 0.69 | 6:41PM 0.67 | 6:42AM 0.60 | 7:22PM 0.54 | 7:23AM 0.50 | 7:55PM 0.42 | 7:58AM 0.40 | 8:25PM 0.32 | 8:30AM 0.32 | 8:55PM 0.24 | 9:02AM 0.25 | 9:24PM 0.18 | 9:33AM 0.21 | 9:55PM 0.15 | 10:05AM 0.20 | 10:26PM 0.15 | 10:37AM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
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 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:45 |
| Sunset | 6:28 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 32 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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