Surf Forecasts:
Alex surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, E swell with 674 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alex over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 135 | 424 | 279 | 271 | 235 | 234 | 429 | 381 | 217 | 150 | 119 | 94 | 219 | 62 | 223 | 237 | 212 | 469 | 614 | 674 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:28PM1.98m | 8:07AM1.94m | 8:25PM2.01m | 9:02AM1.98m | 9:20PM2.07m | 9:54AM2.04m | 10:11PM2.15m | 10:42AM2.11m | 10:58PM2.24m | 11:28AM2.17m | 11:43PM2.31m | 12:12PM2.22m | 00:27AM2.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:44AM0.29m | 2:10PM0.40m | 2:42AM0.24m | 3:05PM0.34m | 3:35AM0.19m | 3:55PM0.28m | 4:23AM0.12m | 4:41PM0.21m | 5:08AM0.07m | 5:24PM0.16m | 5:51AM0.03m | 6:05PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 14 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | S 11 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 135 | 33 | 13 | 60 | 98 | 127 | 45 | 204 | 217 | 150 | 119 | 94 | 4 | 62 | 161 | 32 | 212 | 469 | 2 | 480 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | — | S 7 | E 7 | S 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | — | — | S 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 32 | 21 | 12 | 50 | 40 | — | 155 | 31 | 2 | 83 | 68 | 76 | 55 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | — | S 10 | S 11 | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 31 | 53 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 15 | — | 19 | 2 | — | 8 | 7 | 6 | 12 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 12 | E 12 |
| kJ | 130 | 424 | 279 | 271 | 235 | 234 | 429 | 381 | 58 | 66 | — | 83 | 219 | 46 | 223 | 237 | — | — | 614 | 674 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 840 | 834 | 828 | 1327 | 755 | 775 | 1339 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 12 | 1177 | 1152 | 0 | 1294 | 775 | 0 | 1357 | 755 |
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Information about the Alex Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Alex may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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