Surf Forecasts:
Alex surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with E 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alex over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Alex. It’s a reef break that’s pretty consistent, with a south exposure and that’s what it likes. Water temp is around 79°F, which is about normal for the season.
The first week’s a bust. Lots of cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, small, weak swell. The energy is low, like 344 on Saturday morning, and it’s just choppy and lumpy. You’re not missing much.
Come Tuesday morning, September 1st, we get a clean window. Light NNE cross-off wind, 4ft swell from the east at 8 seconds, energy at 321. The report says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s your first real chance. Crowds can show up sometimes, but it’s a Tuesday, so you might be in luck.
The real highlight is Sunday morning, September 7th. Glassy conditions, light NW wind, and a 2ft groundswell from the SSE with a 13-second period. That’s a long period, so it’ll have some punch and shape nicely on the reef. Energy is 243, moderate, but it’s clean and glassy. That’s the best session of the whole run.
Then Wednesday morning, the 9th, we get another clean one with cross-off winds and a 16-second period swell from the SSE. Only 2ft, but that long period makes it feel bigger. Energy is 325, so it’s got some weight. Good for a longboard or a funboard session.
Overall, it’s a slow start, but the 7th is the standout. Clean, glassy, and that long period groundswell will make it worth hanging around for.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, light winds from the SE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | S 12 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 149 | 131 | 103 | 86 | 114 | 100 | 159 | 223 | 317 | 230 | 339 | 401 | 235 | 266 | 329 | 257 | 235 | 238 | 195 | 186 | 166 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:55AM2.03m | 8:17PM2.02m | 8:54AM2.06m | 9:12PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:49PM0.38m | 2:18AM0.24m | 2:46PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 12 | S 12 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 10 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 105 | 72 | 69 | 86 | 114 | 23 | 159 | 76 | 317 | 230 | 8 | 283 | 235 | — | 329 | 257 | 235 | 199 | 162 | 162 | 166 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | — | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | SSW 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 10 | E 9 | S 7 |
| kJ | 90 | — | 99 | 38 | 42 | 5 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 81 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 10 | 37 | 35 | 186 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 13 | — | — | S 12 | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | S 11 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | 35 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | — | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 8 | ENE 7 | — | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — |
| kJ | 149 | 131 | 103 | — | — | 100 | — | 223 | 284 | — | 339 | 401 | — | 266 | 443 | — | 1 | 238 | 195 | 121 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 1188 | 1188 | 6 | 1148 | 195 | 3 | 1188 | 1152 | 0 | 1146 | 828 | 6 | 1357 | 1210 | 929 | 1175 | 86 | 155 | 1198 | 755 |
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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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