Surf Forecasts:
Alex surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SE swell with 552 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alex in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alex over the next 16 days.
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Right then, let’s talk surf. Only one break in play: Alex. It’s a south-facing reef, and the start of the outlook is quiet. Monday the 6th through Tuesday the 8th? Forget it. Tiny swell, bad wind—zero reason to get wet.
Thursday the 9th morning shows a little life: 4ft of SSE swell on a 12-second pulse. The energy hits 362, which is moderate, but the wind is light and cross-shore—so the surface isn’t glassy, just okay. Friday’s similar, a bit of SE swell but the cross-onshore breeze kills the quality.
Now, here’s your winner. Saturday the 11th morning. Swell’s 4ft from the SE with a 13-second period. That’s a proper groundswell for this reef. The combined energy jumps to 560—strong. Wind is light and cross-offshore, so the waves will be clean and lined up. Water’s 79°F, right on average for this time of year. Crowds are possible, but with waves this good, you’ll see a few regulars out. This is the best session of the whole 16 days.
Sunday the 12th morning is your next good call: 4ft of SE swell at 12 seconds, energy at 391, and clean again with light cross-off wind. Slightly smaller but still very rideable.
After that, it drops off fast. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are small and messy. Wednesday the 15th brings a bump in size—over 5ft from the SSE—but it’s a short-period windswell with onshore wind. Choppy and blown. Better suited for a kite than a paddle.
The second week (from the 17th onward) is mostly a write-off. Big swells come through, with energy over 870, but the wind stays onshore from the SSE. That combo just won’t work on this reef. The 21st has windswell at 5ft with only an 8-second period—short, lumpy, and with rain showers. Not worth the drive.
Bottom line: mark your calendar for Saturday the 11th morning at Alex. That’s the best of the bunch. Sunday the 12th morning is a decent second choice. The rest is either flat or blown to bits.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 153 | 116 | 83 | 57 | 41 | 50 | 140 | 130 | 265 | 347 | 359 | 329 | 288 | 349 | 486 | 543 | 552 | 418 | 373 | 282 | 278 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:34PM2.02m | 8:53AM2.14m | 9:26PM2.13m | 9:46AM2.23m | 10:13PM2.21m | 10:35AM2.29m | 10:56PM2.28m | 11:20AM2.33m | 11:37PM2.32m | 12:03PM2.32m | 00:16AM2.33m | 12:46PM2.28m | 00:55AM2.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:04PM0.33m | 2:28AM0.40m | 3:00PM0.23m | 3:21AM0.26m | 3:48PM0.14m | 4:09AM0.12m | 4:32PM0.07m | 4:52AM-0.00m | 5:14PM0.03m | 5:34AM-0.09m | 5:54PM0.03m | 6:16AM-0.14m | 6:34PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 17 | 116 | 83 | 57 | 41 | 28 | 140 | 130 | 265 | 347 | 359 | 329 | 288 | 349 | 486 | 543 | 552 | 418 | 373 | 282 | 278 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | S 10 | S 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 34 | 32 | 46 | 34 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 21 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | S 15 | — | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | — | E 7 | ENE 6 | — | E 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 50 | 29 | 29 | 4 | — | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | 9 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 7 | — | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 153 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | — | 9 | 15 | — | — | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 155 | 840 | 666 | 0 | 755 | 0 | 0 | 815 | 155 | 3 | 825 | 155 | 155 | 755 | 755 | 0 | 755 | 0 | 0 | 755 | 0 |
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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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