Surf Forecasts:
Alex surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with 575 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SSE 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alex in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alex over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s break down what’s happening at Alex.
Honestly, the first stretch is a total bummer. From Sunday the 9th all the way through Thursday the 13th, it’s onshore junk – choppy, messy, and not worth getting wet. That’s a solid five-day gap with no surf worth mentioning.
But then, on the morning of Thursday the 14th, we finally get a break. The wind drops to glassy, and a clean, long-period groundswell shows up. It’s small – only about 3ft – coming from the SSE with a 13-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with no wind, it’ll be glass-smooth. The combined energy is moderate at 369. Water temp is 79°, right around average for this time of year.
This is the standout of the whole outlook. Thursday morning at Alex (reef) is your best bet. That long-period SSE swell (13 seconds) and glassy conditions are a rare combo after all that onshore slop. The reef will handle that long period well – expect clean, well-shaped waves with decent gaps between sets. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but you might have some company. The swell direction (SSE) isn’t a perfect match for the optimum S, but the conditions make it worth it.
After that, you’ve got a couple more clean windows. Saturday morning the 15th has a light N breeze and a tiny 2ft SSE groundswell (13 seconds, 314 energy) – clean but small. Sunday morning the 16th brings a light NE breeze and a 3ft ESE swell with a 12-second period (352 energy) – again, clean but small. Good for a log or a quiet session, but nothing special.
The following week, from the 19th onward, is mostly ordinary. A few mornings with light offshore or cross-off winds, but the swell stays small and the energy is weak. Nothing else really stands out.
So here’s the takeaway: mark your calendar for Thursday morning the 14th. That’s your window. Glassy, clean, and a touch of proper groundswell at Alex. It won’t be big, but it’ll be the best wave in this whole run.
Hang tight, and keep watching the forecasts – it never stays flat for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 13 | ESE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 91 | 91 | 55 | 57 | 96 | 145 | 139 | 212 | 227 | 372 | 542 | 355 | 137 | 168 | 212 | 119 | 210 | 139 | 214 | 235 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:53PM2.32m | 12:27PM2.22m | 00:36AM2.34m | 1:10PM2.18m | 1:20AM2.35m | 1:55PM2.12m | 2:07AM2.32m | 2:42PM2.07m | 2:57AM2.27m | 3:32PM2.02m | 3:51AM2.20m | 4:26PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:30PM0.10m | 5:56AM-0.10m | 6:13PM0.09m | 6:41AM-0.09m | 6:55PM0.11m | 7:27AM-0.05m | 7:40PM0.15m | 8:14AM0.03m | 8:27PM0.20m | 9:04AM0.13m | 9:19PM0.26m | 9:57AM0.23m | 10:15PM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 13 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 9 | 10 | 55 | 57 | 25 | 20 | 40 | 79 | 58 | 52 | 105 | 54 | 137 | 168 | 113 | 119 | 99 | 110 | 93 | 235 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 8 | SE 11 | S 14 | ESE 9 | SSE 12 | S 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 25 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 134 | 17 | 49 | 45 | 212 | 111 | 210 | 139 | 58 | 176 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | S 10 | SE 12 | S 10 | SE 12 | S 17 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | — | ESE 11 | SSE 18 | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 23 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 11 | 44 | 99 | 44 | 94 | — | 65 | 61 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | ESE 11 | E 4 |
| kJ | 91 | 91 | — | — | 96 | 145 | 139 | 212 | 227 | 372 | 542 | 355 | 129 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 214 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 775 | 195 | 155 | 1148 | 852 | 840 | 840 | 840 | 832 | 828 | 755 | 156 | 755 | 155 | 0 | 775 | 6 | 0 | 775 | 178 |
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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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