Surf Forecasts:
Alex surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SE swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Jul 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alex over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Alex over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week and a half is a write-off. From Friday the 17th right through to the morning of Wednesday the 29th, the prevailing cross-onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions just ruin everything. The swell is there, but it’s messy and not worth your time. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about normal for the time of year, so that’s something, but it won’t help the surf.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, the 23rd of July. The morning session is a standout window. We’re looking at a tiny 4ft swell from the ESE, but the real gem here is the wind: absolutely glassy, dead calm. At Alex (a reef break), that’s a recipe for some clean, if small, waves. The combined swell energy is weak at 216, so don’t expect any power, but for a grovel or a longboard, it’ll be fun.
There’s another promising but very brief window on the morning of Thursday, the 30th of July. A gentle offshore from the N with a clean surface will be greeting a 2ft groundswell from the SSE. The period is a very long 15 seconds, so the waves will have some shape and energy (255 combined energy), but it’s very small. This long period will make for some nice lines at this reef, but the wait between sets will be noticeable.
The absolute pick of the whole period, though, is that Thursday the 23rd morning. It’s the only time we get glassy conditions with a little bit of size. The rest of the run is a battle against the wind. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on the 30th, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 963 | 584 | 507 | 547 | 376 | 553 | 587 | 422 | 313 | 256 | 379 | 286 | 353 | 313 | 306 | 306 | 268 | 216 | 181 | 180 |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:57PM1.89m | 5:17AM2.09m | 6:01PM1.89m | 6:24AM2.07m | 7:04PM1.94m | 7:29AM2.08m | 8:03PM2.02m | 8:28AM2.12m | 8:55PM2.11m | 9:21AM2.16m | 9:42PM2.19m | 10:08AM2.19m | 10:25PM2.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:39PM0.42m | 11:26AM0.33m | 11:47PM0.44m | 12:33PM0.35m | 00:57AM0.40m | 1:37PM0.32m | 2:02AM0.31m | 2:33PM0.25m | 2:59AM0.19m | 3:23PM0.18m | 3:48AM0.09m | 4:09PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | S 16 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 584 | 383 | 400 | 376 | 5 | 104 | 147 | 313 | 256 | 379 | 286 | 353 | 313 | 306 | 306 | 268 | 216 | 181 | 180 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 7 | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | SSE 10 | E 8 | S 15 | E 8 | S 13 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 152 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 120 | 141 | 4 | 132 | 3 | — | — | 158 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 963 | 515 | 507 | 547 | 219 | 553 | 587 | 422 | — | 193 | 156 | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 755 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 155 | 755 | 155 | 155 | 755 | 178 | 155 | 775 | 816 | 0 | 1148 | 776 |
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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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