Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

First up, straight off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell. The forecast kicks off with nothing worth paddling out for on Friday the 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of August – just weak, messy wind and small swell. You’ll be better off waxing your board at home.

Sunday the 2nd of August sees a slight bump, but it’s still marginal. The swell hits about 5 ft from the ESE, but with a short 6-second period and cross-off to cross winds, it’s not turning any heads. The combined energy is moderate (214), but it’s a bit of a battle.

Things start to look more interesting come Monday the 3rd of August. Alexandra Headland (Sunshine Coast) picks up a groundswell from the SE with a nice long 13-second period, pushing 2 ft. The combined energy is moderate (266), and with a clean cross-off wind from the S, the morning session should be tidy. Good for a beginner-friendly wave, but it’s not big.

Tuesday the 4th of August is a glassy morning – wind is dead calm, and the water temp is about 68°, which is a touch below average for this time of year but nothing wild. The swell is small (2 ft) from the E, but with that glassy surface, it’s a fun little session for the loggers. The energy is weak (105), so don’t expect power.

From Wednesday the 5th through to the end of the first week, it’s really a run of small, ordinary surf. Mostly 2 ft to 3 ft from the E, with periods around 7-8 seconds. The best you’ll get is a clean morning with light offshore winds, but it’s not going to be memorable. The combined energy stays weak to moderate, mostly under 100 (e.g. 92, 89, 66).

The standout of the whole 16-day window? Honestly, it’s Monday the 3rd of August. That’s the one with the longest period (13 seconds), the highest combined energy (266), and a clean wind. It’s not a big swell, but it’s the best quality on offer. The offshore wind direction (SW) is a good match for the exposed SE swell direction, so the point and beach setup should have some shape. Crowds are “often” a thing here, so expect company.

The second week keeps the same small trend. From the 10th to the 15th of August, it’s all 1 ft to 2 ft from the E, with periods between 8 and 11 seconds. The combined energy drops right off, often under 100 (e.g. 52, 68, 35). The winds are occasionally offshore, especially on the 11th and 12th, giving clean conditions, but the swell is just too weak to get excited about. A few mornings with a light WSW offshore breeze will give you clean, tiny waves – okay for a longboard, but nothing more.

Overall, if you’re keen, aim for Monday the 3rd of August. It’s the stand-out, but it’s still a small day. The rest of the run is a slim pickings affair.

Rusty.

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