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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 Tuesday (Apr 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 30th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alkantstrand over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 133 | 75 | 1086 | 1904 | 1772 | 1104 | 790 | 599 | 411 | 235 | 232 | 121 | 92 | 258 | 277 | 228 | 235 | 277 | 266 | 357 | 272 | 447 | 331 | 270 | 314 | 244 | 196 | 198 | 198 | 160 | 122 | 96 | 73 | 53 | 96 | 145 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | on | cross- on | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:40PM 1.85 | 3:52AM 1.96 | 4:06PM 1.87 | 4:17AM 1.96 | 4:32PM 1.86 | 4:43AM 1.92 | 4:59PM 1.81 | 5:11AM 1.85 | 5:28PM 1.72 | 5:42AM 1.74 | 6:01PM 1.61 | 6:17AM 1.60 | 6:43PM 1.47 | 7:04AM 1.45 | 7:47PM 1.34 | 8:23AM 1.29 | 9:48PM 1.28 | 10:41AM 1.26 | 11:47PM 1.41 | 12:18PM 1.38 | 12:53AM 1.61 | 1:16PM 1.55 | 1:40AM 1.81 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:36AM 0.11 | 9:41PM 0.10 | 10:00AM 0.08 | 10:07PM 0.08 | 10:26AM 0.07 | 10:34PM 0.11 | 10:53AM 0.11 | 11:02PM 0.16 | 11:22AM 0.18 | 11:32PM 0.26 | 11:54AM 0.29 | 12:07AM 0.38 | 12:33PM 0.43 | 12:51AM 0.54 | 1:27PM 0.58 | 2:02AM 0.70 | 2:58PM 0.69 | 4:14AM 0.77 | 5:04PM 0.67 | 6:08AM 0.64 | 6:25PM 0.51 | 7:10AM 0.45 | 7:18PM 0.34 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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