Surf Forecasts:
Alex surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alex over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at the forecast for Alex. I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a real struggle for clean surf. The charts are showing weak, short-period wind swell trying to mix with a few pulses of longer-period groundswell, but the wind just won't cooperate. There's a lot of cross-onshore and choppy conditions in the mix, and the overall energy is low to moderate for most of the run.
The first week or so is pretty much a write-off. From Sunday the 23rd through the end of August, we're looking at tiny, junky waves. The wind is mostly from the east, blowing right across the face, making it choppy and frustrating. We're talking knee-high stuff at best, with combined energy readings in the low double digits to around 200 – that's weak, anemic stuff. Not worth getting wet for.
There's a glimmer of hope on the horizon, but it's a long way out. The standout window looks like it could be the morning of Monday the 31st of August. The swell is still small, only 4ft from the ESE, but the wind is forecast to be a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the NE. That means clean, glassy conditions. The combined energy reading is 252, which is moderate, but the clean face will make the most of it. It's a classic case of small but clean being better than bigger but blown out.
Following that, a similar pattern shows up on the morning of Thursday, the 4th of September. Again, a small 5ft ESE swell, with a light NE cross-offshore wind making for clean conditions. The energy is similar at 256. This is another small window of opportunity.
The rest of the forecast is a mix of onshore winds and building chop. The swell does try to push a little bigger, hitting 5ft on the 3rd of September, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy and messy. That's a no-go for a proper surf. For now, the best advice is to sit tight, watch the forecasts, and pencil in the morning of the 31st of August and the 4th of September. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 14 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 36 | 65 | 31 | 51 | 35 | 24 | 49 | 58 | 86 | 106 | 131 | 153 | 243 | 269 | 277 | 252 | 218 | 320 | 137 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:36PM2.21m | 11:04AM2.16m | 11:19PM2.26m | 11:47AM2.18m | 00:01AM2.29m | 12:29PM2.18m | 00:44AM2.31m | 1:12PM2.17m | 1:27AM2.30m | 1:56PM2.14m | 2:13AM2.28m | 2:43PM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:47AM0.04m | 5:04PM0.14m | 5:29AM0.01m | 5:44PM0.12m | 6:10AM0.01m | 6:24PM0.12m | 6:51AM0.03m | 7:04PM0.14m | 7:32AM0.06m | 7:46PM0.18m | 8:16AM0.12m | 8:30PM0.23m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | E 7 | E 7 | S 14 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 16 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 36 | 65 | 29 | 51 | 35 | 24 | 13 | 17 | 79 | 106 | 88 | 106 | 95 | 103 | 277 | 108 | 86 | 207 | 137 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | ESE 7 | S 5 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | E 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 92 | 109 | 153 | 243 | 269 | 104 | 252 | 218 | 320 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 7 | E 6 | — | SE 2 | SE 3 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | E 7 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 43 | 31 | — | 1 | 6 | 49 | 58 | 86 | — | 131 | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | 108 | 104 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 840 | 155 | 775 | 217 | 178 | 775 | 164 | 755 | 755 | 195 | 8 | 775 | 155 | 755 | 755 | 775 | 6 | 775 | 1188 |
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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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