Surf Forecasts:
Alex surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 294 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM. 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 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alex over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and frustrating for us at Alex. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the charts, but it’s all coming in from the east and southeast, which is pretty much the worst direction for this reef. It’s a spot that loves a south swell, so this is just going to be messy and onshore. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least the water’s nice even if the waves aren’t.
We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands. From Sunday the 2nd right through the first week, it’s just cross-onshore winds and choppy, lumpy conditions. There’s a bit of energy bumping around – moderate at times, like 412 energy units on Tuesday the 4th – but it’s all short-period, 8 seconds or less, and messy. Nothing surfable. The Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th mornings clean up a touch with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell drops right out, only 3ft to 4ft, and it’s still not worth paddling out for.
Honestly, the whole first week is a write-off. We’re looking at a solid gap of seven days with no decent surf on offer. The days just blur into each other with the same story: easterly wind, onshore, small and junky surf. Save your energy.
Looking further out, things start to pick up in the second week, but the direction is still the problem. By the 14th and 15th, the swell builds a bit – we’re seeing 4ft to 5ft from the ESE, with the energy climbing to 336 units on the Saturday afternoon. But it’s still short-period, 7 seconds, and the wind is still cross-onshore. The 16th and 17th have a bit more size, with the swell pushing 5ft on Monday the 17th afternoon, but the wind is just as bad. It’s not a good look for us.
There are literally no standout days in this window. The only thing that even comes close is Thursday the 6th morning and Friday the 7th morning when the wind goes light and clean, but the swell is just too weak and small to make it worthwhile. It’s a bummer, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. I wouldn’t be hanging out for a session just yet. Keep the board waxed and wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 97 | 106 | 106 | 155 | 193 | 261 | 294 | 294 | 237 | 176 | 102 | 163 | 135 | 131 | 131 | 89 | 66 | 60 | 46 | 62 | 77 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:58PM1.92m | 6:22AM2.04m | 7:00PM1.95m | 7:25AM2.06m | 7:59PM2.01m | 8:24AM2.11m | 8:52PM2.08m | 9:19AM2.16m | 9:41PM2.15m | 10:10AM2.21m | 10:27PM2.22m | 10:58AM2.24m | 11:11PM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:20AM0.38m | 11:43PM0.48m | 12:24PM0.38m | 00:50AM0.44m | 1:28PM0.35m | 1:53AM0.35m | 2:25PM0.29m | 2:49AM0.23m | 3:17PM0.22m | 3:40AM0.11m | 4:04PM0.16m | 4:27AM0.01m | 4:48PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 34 | 73 | 78 | 155 | 193 | 261 | 294 | 294 | 237 | 176 | 93 | 163 | 135 | 131 | 117 | 89 | 43 | 28 | 46 | 62 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | E 7 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SE 7 | SSE 12 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 16 | 8 | 12 | 63 | 21 | 28 | 63 | 85 | 97 | 108 | 74 | 98 | 45 | 41 | 40 | 20 | 23 | 41 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | — | SSE 11 | S 15 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | — | SE 12 | S 15 | SE 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 16 | 14 | — | 24 | 4 | 5 | 55 | — | 38 | 4 | 102 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 7 |
| kJ | 97 | 106 | 106 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 131 | — | 66 | 60 | — | — | 77 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 155 | 178 | 155 | 164 | 1175 | 482 | 156 | 755 | 155 | 155 | 775 | 195 | 0 | 775 | 857 | 0 | 1175 | 1152 | 0 | 1152 | 1156 |
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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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