Surf Forecasts:
Alex surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SE swell with 647 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alex over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Alex. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly a window of clean, rideable surf. The water is sittin’ at a warm 79°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to paddle out doesn’t come until Wednesday morning, 22 July. That’s a 4-day gap from now with nothing worth mentioning. On Wednesday morning, the wind goes glassy, dead calm from the NNE at 3 mph. That’s a major positive. The swell is a weak 6 ft from the ESE, but with a short period of 8 seconds, it’s gonna lack punch. The combined energy is weak (389), so it’s not a standout by any means, but the glassy conditions will make it look better than it is. It’s a reef break, so a short period swell like this might not wrap in perfectly, but it’s the best we’ve got for a while.
Thursday morning, 23 July, offers a similar story – a cleaner cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 3 mph, but the swell drops to 4 ft from the ESE. Still a short period, still weak energy (216). It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it.
The only real standout in the whole outlook is the very end of the forecast. Lookin’ at Sunday morning, 2 August. The swell jumps up to 6 ft from the ESE, with the combined energy hitting a moderate 799. That’s the most juice we see in the whole period. The wind is light and variable from the ENE at 6 mph, so it’s a light cross-shore. It’s still a short period swell (8 seconds), so don’t expect long, grinding walls, but the size and energy make it the best bet. Keep in mind, this is a full 2 weeks away, so it’s promising but not a guarantee. The morning session is your only shot; the afternoon gets blown out by a strong cross-onshore wind.
For the rest of the days, it’s a mess. Onshore winds, chop, and generally poor conditions. The 6 ft swell on the 2nd is the biggest, but the rest of the time it’s 3 ft or less. The consistent cross-onshore winds and short period swell make most of the window look more appealing for a kite than a surfboard.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 392 | 497 | 588 | 632 | 258 | 383 | 252 | 370 | 286 | 379 | 388 | 389 | 346 | 306 | 216 | 211 | 176 | 176 | 144 | 149 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:01PM1.89m | 6:24AM2.07m | 7:04PM1.94m | 7:29AM2.08m | 8:03PM2.02m | 8:28AM2.12m | 8:55PM2.11m | 9:21AM2.16m | 9:42PM2.19m | 10:08AM2.19m | 10:25PM2.25m | 10:50AM2.22m | 11:05PM2.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:47PM0.44m | 12:33PM0.35m | 00:57AM0.40m | 1:37PM0.32m | 2:02AM0.31m | 2:33PM0.25m | 2:59AM0.19m | 3:23PM0.18m | 3:48AM0.09m | 4:09PM0.12m | 4:32AM0.01m | 4:50PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 392 | 363 | 5 | 5 | 257 | 383 | 252 | 370 | 286 | 379 | 388 | 389 | 346 | 306 | 216 | 211 | 176 | 176 | 144 | 133 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | S 16 | — | SSE 9 | — | E 8 | S 15 | — | S 13 | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 127 | — | 5 | — | 258 | — | 125 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 170 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 497 | 588 | 632 | — | — | 206 | 161 | 156 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 149 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 755 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 155 | 755 | 155 | 155 | 755 | 155 | 0 | 775 | 776 | 0 | 1284 | 776 | 0 | 840 | 195 |
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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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