Surf Forecasts:
Alex surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Jul 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alex in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alex over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. I’ve stared at the charts for this stretch of coast, and I’ve got to be straight with you—it’s a grim run. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. There’s simply no good surf on offer, and it’s a long, blank stretch.
We’re looking at Alex, a reef break that’s exposed to the south, and it’s just not getting the love it needs. The optimum swell direction is from the south, but what we’re seeing is a constant stream of weak, short-period ESE windswell. The period is stuck at 7 to 8 seconds, meaning it’s mushy, low-energy stuff. The combined swell energy is weak, barely cracking 100 at its best, and often sitting in the 70s and 80s. That’s just not enough grunt for a decent wave.
The wind is the real killer here. For nearly the entire 16 days, it’s howling onshore or cross-onshore, mostly from the SE and SSE, with speeds ranging from 9 to 28 mph. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first tiny glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, the 30th of July, with a morning of light NNE winds giving a clean surface, but the swell is still pathetic—3 ft at 7 seconds. It’s listed as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is the best we get, and it’s barely worth a mention.
The rest of the time it’s just "poor surf conditions" with the same onshore chop. The swell does bump up a bit in August, with a few pulses of 4 ft to 5 ft, but the period never gets above 8 seconds, and the wind is always on it. Because the swell is over 5 ft at times, it’s too big for beginners, but with that short period and onshore wind, it’s not even good for experts. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, with that strong, consistent onshore wind.
So, that’s the story. A blank run like this is more normal for the area when the wind gods aren’t playing ball. Don’t lose hope, though—forecasts can change.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 216 | 167 | 149 | 107 | 102 | 83 | 62 | 61 | 57 | 76 | 59 | 52 | 63 | 48 | 48 | 36 | 48 | 74 | 77 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:25PM2.25m | 10:50AM2.22m | 11:05PM2.29m | 11:31AM2.23m | 11:44PM2.30m | 12:09PM2.22m | 00:22AM2.30m | 12:48PM2.19m | 1:02AM2.28m | 1:29PM2.14m | 1:43AM2.25m | 2:13PM2.08m | 2:29AM2.21m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:32AM0.01m | 4:50PM0.07m | 5:13AM-0.04m | 5:29PM0.06m | 5:52AM-0.05m | 6:07PM0.07m | 6:31AM-0.03m | 6:45PM0.10m | 7:10AM0.01m | 7:23PM0.15m | 7:51AM0.08m | 8:04PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 216 | 167 | 149 | 107 | 102 | 83 | 62 | 61 | 57 | 76 | 59 | 52 | 29 | 48 | 48 | 36 | 48 | 14 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 20 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 15 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | 63 | — | — | — | — | 74 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 821 | 6 | 755 | 195 | 195 | 755 | 178 | 155 | 755 | 195 | 155 | 755 | 775 | 1186 | 1198 | 155 | 164 | 1192 | 825 |
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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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