Surf Forecasts:
Alex surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SE swell with 362 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alex this week:
The surf forecast for Alex over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alex in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alex over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Alex over this 16-day stretch.
First thing I gotta tell ya – it’s gonna be a long, dry spell before we see anything worth paddling out for. Honestly, from Thursday the 13th right through to the end of the first week, it’s pretty much all poor surf conditions with onshore wind and chopped-up junk. You’re looking at a solid gap of about a week with no real recommendations. Not ideal.
Now, there is a little flicker of hope on Friday the 14th in the morning. For a brief window, we get that clean, glassy feel – wind swings light off the west, cross-offshore, and the waves tidy up. Swell is tiny though, only 2ft from the SSE, but with a nice long period of 12 seconds giving it some proper groundswell shape. The combined energy sits at 282 (moderate). It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate and have a longboard, that’s your best shot for a few clean little runners. Crowds are possible at this reef.
After that, we’re back into the doldrums. Saturday the 15th morning has some cross-shore breeze and slight chop on a small 2ft SSE swell – period stretches out to 13 seconds, so the energy is there (314, moderate) but the wind kills it. Not worth getting wet for.
Then it’s a whole lotta nothing. From Sunday the 16th right through to the end of the month, day after day of onshore, choppy, poor surf. A few glancing moments pop up – like Saturday the 22nd morning, another small 2ft S swell at 11 seconds with light north wind and clean conditions – but the combined energy is weak (168), and it’s just too small to get excited about. Same again on Friday the 21st morning with a 3ft ESE swell at 8 seconds – cleanish but weak (94 energy).
Nothing in this whole outlook stands out as a proper standout. The best on offer is that Friday morning the 14th, but it’s really a micro-swell for the patient crew.
If you were hoping for a proper session, this stretch ain’t delivering. But that’s Alex – it can go blank like this. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ESE 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 362 | 124 | 88 | 232 | 111 | 117 | 195 | 135 | 214 | 322 | 207 | 222 | 178 | 105 | 66 | 81 | 341 | 139 | 214 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:07AM2.32m | 2:42PM2.07m | 2:57AM2.27m | 3:32PM2.02m | 3:51AM2.20m | 4:26PM1.98m | 4:50AM2.12m | 5:23PM1.96m | 5:50AM2.06m | 6:21PM1.97m | 6:52AM2.03m | 7:18PM2.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:14AM0.03m | 8:27PM0.20m | 9:04AM0.13m | 9:19PM0.26m | 9:57AM0.23m | 10:15PM0.32m | 10:54AM0.31m | 11:17PM0.35m | 11:54AM0.35m | 00:22AM0.34m | 12:56PM0.36m | 1:25AM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 10 | 4 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | E 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 99 | 90 | 88 | 116 | 90 | 94 | 101 | 113 | 214 | 307 | 206 | 222 | 153 | 105 | 55 | 81 | 341 | 51 | 214 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSE 12 | E 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 171 | 87 | 62 | 232 | 111 | 117 | 195 | 135 | 89 | 322 | 207 | 137 | 178 | 42 | 66 | 42 | 38 | 62 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | SSE 12 | — | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | — | ESE 11 | SSE 17 | — | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | — | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | ESE 10 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | — | 17 | 49 | — | 81 | 91 | — | 66 | 59 | — | 31 | 26 | — | 82 | 55 | 40 | 19 | 38 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | E 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | — | SE 7 | — |
| kJ | 362 | 124 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 27 | 35 | 56 | — | 139 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 755 | 666 | 755 | 74 | 0 | 840 | 6 | 155 | 755 | 755 | 155 | 775 | 775 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 775 | 155 |
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The above surf forecast table for Alex provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Alex can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alex 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 (Alex) 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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