Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Queensland - North Coast
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Coolum:
‘Coolum surf: 5-20 knots WNW. All open beaches looking good and alot more inviting with the lighter winds and offshore breezes. Stacks of good shore breaks with the tide in along the Wutulla, Kawana, Maroochy and Mudjimba all worth a look. Fun waves on coast points and should be the best either side of the low tide.’
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Wave Bandit
Raining with 3ft. of uneven ESE swell. The winds are from the W early and are forecast to go N to NE, then NW to SW this afternoon. Try the points and the S stretches early before the winds go around to the N. Then try Kawana and Kings. Check it again this arvo when the wind goes NW to SW
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Coolum:
‘1.6 metres(5') 10-20 knots ESE. 2012 Beach Retreat Coolum Junior Surf Classic is on at Coolum Beach. Watch it live [link] . Stacks of swell along the coast, Moffats, Carties and Alex have waves but wind affected. Solid and fast shore breaks along the Maroochy and Mudjimba stretches.’
Secret spot?We can hide it! Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast / Australia6 Day Weather and Surf Issued (local time): 09 am Sunday 03 Jun 2012Alexandra Headland surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots. |
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Key to wind character - offshore winds at Alexandra Headland blow from the SW
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7:24PM 2.12 |
7:28AM 1.56 |
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8:13PM 2.17 |
8:19AM 1.52 |
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9:01PM 2.17 |
9:09AM 1.47 |
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9:50PM 2.11 |
10:01AM 1.41 |
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10:39PM 2.00 |
10:56AM 1.36 |
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11:28PM 1.87 |
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12:42PM 0.18 |
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1:49AM 0.42 |
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1:30PM 0.15 |
2:42AM 0.40 |
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2:17PM 0.17 |
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3:05PM 0.22 |
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4:26AM 0.42 |
3:54PM 0.30 |
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5:19AM 0.45 |
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Note: the tide data above is for Mooloolaba, Australia which is 1 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Alexandra Headland. New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph. |
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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is 22.0 °C (Statistics for 03 Jun 1981-2005 - mean: 22.8 max: 24.2 min: 21.7 °C) |
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| Days 0-3 Weather Summary: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm air temperatures (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Cool air temperatures (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs | light rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | light rain | ||||||
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||||||
| High °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | ||||||
| Low °C | 19 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | ||||||
| Chill °C (?) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | ||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | ||||||
| Sunset | - | 17:01 | - | - | 17:01 | - | - | 17:00 | - | - | 17:00 | - | - | 17:00 | - | - | 17:00 | - | ||||||
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Information about the Alexandra Headland Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Alexandra Headland provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 6 days. A general guide to surfing at Alexandra Headland can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alexandra Headland 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 (Alexandra Headland) 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 Alexandra Headland 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.
Are you planning a holiday in North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Alexandra Headland, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sunshine Coast which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.
