Surf Forecasts:
Alao surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 234 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alao this week:
The surf forecast for Alao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alao in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alao over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 6 | ESE 6 | NE 8 | SE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NNE 10 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 11 |
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 kJ | 18 | 18 | 25 | 37 | 18 | 127 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 173 | 135 | 183 | 140 | 234 | 59 | 111 | 66 | 39 | 52 | 29 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:34PM0.84m | 10:44AM0.88m | 11:22PM0.86m | 11:36AM0.86m | 00:15AM0.90m | 12:35PM0.86m | 1:11AM0.94m | 1:37PM0.87m | 2:09AM1.00m | 2:40PM0.89m | 3:07AM1.05m | 3:42PM0.92m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.24m | 4:29AM0.30m | 4:58PM0.24m | 5:23AM0.30m | 5:47PM0.24m | 6:24AM0.27m | 6:42PM0.23m | 7:28AM0.23m | 7:42PM0.20m | 8:32AM0.17m | 8:42PM0.17m | 9:34AM0.11m | 9:42PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 155 | 66 | 921 | 543 | 478 | 286 | 176 | 118 | 137 | 281 | 218 | 558 | 1062 | 1682 | 1494 | 1326 | 1179 | 872 | 609 | 546 | 556 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 63 | 28 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 75 | 90 | 39 | 210 | 151 | 234 | 59 | 111 | 172 | 34 | 90 | 72 | 72 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | S 15 | NE 8 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 16 | NNE 9 | NNW 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 8 | NNE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 28 | 30 | 18 | 25 | 39 | 11 | 20 | 48 | 18 | 18 | 88 | 32 | 12 | 151 | 202 | 172 | 66 | 39 | 20 | 33 | 130 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 10 | S 5 | S 5 | — |
| kJ | 1568 | 1316 | 25 | 37 | 101 | 127 | 269 | 525 | 349 | 173 | 135 | 183 | 140 | 118 | — | — | — | 192 | 52 | 29 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 906 | 906 | 906 | 30 | 623 | 623 | 1249 | 1249 | 623 | 1365 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 1132 | 1302 | 1249 |
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The above surf forecast table for Alao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Alao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alao 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 (Alao) 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).
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