Surf Forecasts:
Alex surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, E swell with 419 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alex over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Regional Surf Outlook – Alex (Reef)
Alright, let’s talk about Alex. This is a reef break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the south swell, but the truth is, the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off, honestly. We’ve got a solid gap of poor days from Thursday, August 27 right through to Sunday, September 6. The onshore and cross-shore winds are just ruining everything, and the waves are short-period, choppy, and messy. You’ll see a few tiny windows of clean conditions, but the swell is so small the energy is weak (under 300) and it’s just not worth paddling out for. The water temp is about usual for this time of year.
Now, the real standout is way out there on Thursday, September 10, during the morning. That’s the one we’ve been waiting for. A clean, glassy morning with offshore winds from the NNW at just 6 mph, and the swell jumps to 6 ft from the ESE with a long period of 12 seconds (groundswell). The energy is strong (822), and the guidance says the optimum swell direction is from the south, so this is a great match for the reef. The waves should have real shape and power, and the crowds are only sometimes an issue there. This is a serious session for the crew who can paddle out on a Thursday morning. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the best thing on the board.
After that, Friday, September 11 morning is a bit marginal with a light SSW swell but it’s small and chopped up, not worth chasing.
So, the play is clear: save your energy for the swell on September 10. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a flat, windy mess.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 211 | 269 | 280 | 242 | 213 | 160 | 105 | 127 | 131 | 124 | 134 | 168 | 173 | 212 | 277 | 297 | 290 | 347 | 195 | 228 | 191 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:56PM2.14m | 2:13AM2.28m | 2:43PM2.10m | 3:01AM2.23m | 3:33PM2.05m | 3:54AM2.16m | 4:26PM2.01m | 4:50AM2.10m | 5:23PM1.97m | 5:51AM2.05m | 6:21PM1.96m | 6:53AM2.03m | 7:20PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:46PM0.18m | 8:16AM0.12m | 8:30PM0.23m | 9:02AM0.18m | 9:19PM0.29m | 9:52AM0.26m | 10:11PM0.34m | 10:47AM0.33m | 11:10PM0.37m | 11:46AM0.38m | 00:13AM0.36m | 12:48PM0.40m | 1:17AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | E 8 | SSE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | S 12 | S 12 | E 7 | SSE 11 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 10 | E 8 | E 8 | S 9 | — |
| kJ | 84 | 269 | 280 | 156 | 213 | 124 | 105 | 72 | 69 | 124 | 42 | 168 | 173 | 22 | 277 | 297 | 8 | 277 | 195 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | — | — | SSE 15 | — | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | — | — | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | SSE 11 | S 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | E 12 | — |
| kJ | 211 | — | — | 242 | — | 137 | 90 | — | — | 38 | 63 | 23 | 20 | — | 11 | 8 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 13 | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 98 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 115 | 140 | — | 153 | 160 | — | 127 | 131 | — | 134 | — | — | 212 | — | — | 290 | 347 | — | 228 | 191 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 800 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 775 | 12 | 775 | 1192 | 0 | 1198 | 1180 | 0 | 1187 | 1152 | 0 | 888 | 800 | 666 | 1157 | 840 |
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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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