Surf Forecasts:
Alex surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, SE swell with 866 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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 0.8m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alex over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s happening at Alex. Honestly, the next couple of weeks look pretty average.
The start is a total mess. From Wednesday the 15th through the rest of the week, strong onshore winds from the SSE and SE are just ruining everything. You’re looking at 6ft to 8ft of swell, but with a short 7 to 8 second period, it’s just blown-out, choppy junk. The combined energy is moderate to strong (599 to 1466), but it’s all wind-slop. Not worth your time.
The weekend is no better. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are still cross-onshore and choppy. Swell drops to 4ft to 6ft, but it’s still poor.
The only real window is Monday morning the 20th. The wind goes glassy, which is a massive plus. We’ll see a clean 5ft swell from the ESE with an 8 second period. The combined energy is moderate (322). It’s the only time in the whole forecast where ‘expect good surf conditions’ pops up. It’s a short window on a Monday morning, but if you can get out, that’s the pick. It’s a reef break, fairly consistent, and crowds are possible, so get there early.
From Monday afternoon all the way through the 30th, it’s a long, poor stretch of small, weak, onshore surf. Swell heights barely get above 5ft, periods are often a short 6 to 8 seconds, and the winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore. The combined energy stays weak to moderate (141 to 311). Not worth paddling out. The conditions look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of that period.
So, the one standout is Monday morning the 20th. Everything else is a skip.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 394 | 750 | 597 | 443 | 276 | 851 | 459 | 866 | 456 | 589 | 480 | 417 | 376 | 296 | 383 | 346 | 322 | 368 | 347 | 361 | 313 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:22AM2.27m | 3:01PM2.02m | 3:13AM2.21m | 3:56PM1.94m | 4:12AM2.15m | 4:57PM1.89m | 5:17AM2.09m | 6:01PM1.89m | 6:24AM2.07m | 7:04PM1.94m | 7:29AM2.08m | 8:03PM2.02m | 8:28AM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:32AM0.02m | 8:45PM0.26m | 9:24AM0.14m | 9:38PM0.35m | 10:22AM0.25m | 10:39PM0.42m | 11:26AM0.33m | 11:47PM0.44m | 12:33PM0.35m | 00:57AM0.40m | 1:37PM0.32m | 2:02AM0.31m | 2:33PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 |
mm | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | — | SSE 11 | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 6 | 68 | 167 | 256 | 615 | — | 524 | — | — | 480 | 417 | 376 | 296 | 383 | 346 | 322 | 368 | 347 | 361 | 313 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | S 16 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 25 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 397 | 201 | 117 | 5 | — | 77 | 87 | — | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 394 | 750 | 597 | 443 | 276 | 851 | 459 | 866 | 456 | 589 | 238 | 196 | 142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 800 | 800 | 840 | 666 | 775 | 755 | 775 | 755 | 828 | 666 | 666 | 755 | 213 | 155 | 755 | 6 | 0 | 755 | 155 | 156 | 755 |
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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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