Alex Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at Alex over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – the first week is a write-off. From Friday morning the 7th right through to Thursday the 13th, it’s pretty much all poor conditions. The wind is absolutely stuffed – cross, cross-on, and onshore all week, with a few rain showers thrown in on Tuesday. The swell is small, around 3ft to 4ft, and the period is short at 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak to moderate (values between 97 and 316). There’s a bit of a bump on Wednesday with 5ft swell, but that onshore wind just kills it. You’d struggle to find a clean wave.

Now, there’s a glimmer of hope on Friday morning the 14th of August. We get a nice little glassy session – 2ft of swell from the SSE, with a much longer period of 13 seconds. That’s a groundswell, giving it some shape. The water temp is a pleasant 79°, which is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit. The combined energy climbs to 267 (moderate). This is the best window in the first week. It’s small, but the glassy conditions will make it clean. Keep an eye on the tide, but it’s a definite dawn patrol option.

Saturday morning the 15th of August is the real standout. We’ve got 2ft of swell from the SSE, but check out that period – 16 seconds! That’s a very long groundswell, and the combined energy is a solid 407 (strong). The wind is a light cross-off from the NNE, keeping it clean. This is a reef break, and with that long period, it’s going to line up nicely. A long period swell like this, especially at a reef, will give you some proper, well-shaped waves. The sets will be less frequent, but worth the wait. The only caveat is that it’s small, so you’ll need a bigger board. This is the best on offer, no doubt.

Sunday morning the 16th looks good too – 3ft of swell from the ESE, with a 12-second period, and light cross-off wind. The energy is 386 (strong). A solid runner-up, but Saturday has the edge on period and wind.

The second week from Monday the 17th slips back into mediocrity. The wind gets messy again, and while the swell picks up a little, the conditions are just not there. There’s a small window on Wednesday the 19th with a 4ft swell from the SSE and cross-off wind, but it’s marginal and the energy is higher (297). It’s not a bad option if you’re desperate, but it’s not the Saturday or Sunday we just had.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is mostly a dud, but Friday the 14th offers a glassy, small-wave session. The true standout is Saturday morning the 15th. Get on it.

Rusty.

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