Alex Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cooking at Alex for the next sixteen days.

To be honest, it’s a pretty bleak start. The first week and a half is a long stretch of marginal, messy conditions. We’re looking at small, short-period swell from the ESE and SE, mostly under 5 ft, with periods barely hitting 8 seconds. The wind is almost always cross-onshore or onshore, ruining whatever shape the waves might have. The combined swell energy is mostly moderate, hanging around 138 to 378 (moderate), but it’s just not producing anything worth paddling out for.

The one real standout, the only window that looks half-decent, is Wednesday morning, August 5th. The morning is glassy, with zero wind, which is a huge plus. The swell is a small 4 ft from the ESE, with a short period of 8 seconds, but that clean, glassy surface will make it rideable. The water temp is 79°, which is about normal for this time of year. This is your only shot at something fun. Expect a few small but clean waves, though it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting your turn. The spot is a reef break, exposed to the south, so it’s best for intermediate surfers. The crowd profile says “sometimes,” so you might see a few others out, but nothing wild.

After that, it’s back to the same old story. The wind picks up by the afternoon of the 5th, and the rest of the week is a write-off. By August 13th, the swell tries to push up to 7 ft, but with a short period of 7 seconds and cross-onshore winds, it’s just a choppy, sloppy mess. The combined energy for that morning is 484 (moderate), but it’s not worth it for paddle surfing. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing.

For the second week, from August 14th onward, we see a hint of longer period swell, around 12 to 15 seconds, but the heights are tiny (1 ft to 3 ft) and the wind is still poor. The combined energy stays moderate (between 130 and 282), but it’s a tease. With the long period and small size, it’s a lot of movement for very little wave. Not enough to get stoked about.

So, the bottom line: Wednesday morning, August 5th, is your best call. Glassy, clean, small waves. The rest is a long, blank run of poor conditions. It’s a tough stretch, but it happens. The forecast can change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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