Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, ESE swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alexandra Headland this week:
The surf forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alexandra Headland in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next two weeks are a tough stretch for the Sunshine Coast. We’re looking at a whole lot of nothing good, so let’s get to it.
The water’s running a bit chilly, about 68°F, which is a degree cooler than usual for this time of year. Not a big deal, but you’ll feel it.
The first real hope doesn’t appear until the morning of August 20th. Before that, it’s a brutal run from the 14th through the 19th. Monday the 17th has some size, with a 7ft swell from the ESE, but with a 7-second period and cross-shore winds, it’s just a choppy, lumpy mess. The combined energy is moderate (466 in the morning), but the quality is zero. Honestly, the beach setup looks more like a kiteboarding session than a surf.
The one and only standout is the morning of Thursday, August 20th. We’ll see a 4ft swell from the ENE, with a light SSE cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (249), and the conditions are finally clean. The waves will be soft with that short period, but it’s the only game in town. It’s a good size for beginners.
After that, it’s back to the wasteland. Friday the 21st morning goes glassy, but the swell drops to 3ft, and the onshore wind kicks in by the afternoon. The rest of the month is just tiny, weak swell and strong cross-shore winds, offering nothing worth paddling for. The second week is a total write-off.
So, there you have it. The 20th of August morning is the only time where the wind and swell cooperate for a clean, rideable wave. It’s not a classic, but it’s all we’ve got.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
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 kJ | 30 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 196 | 308 | 177 | 170 | 462 | 498 | 509 | 495 | 481 | 336 | 285 | 194 | 167 | 147 | 140 | 117 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:25PM1.91m | 9:42AM1.54m | 10:02PM1.76m | 10:26AM1.51m | 10:37PM1.60m | 11:12AM1.47m | 11:10PM1.42m | 12:03PM1.41m | 11:44PM1.26m | 1:05PM1.36m | 00:24AM1.12m | 2:22PM1.35m | 1:26AM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:48AM0.24m | 3:42PM0.23m | 4:23AM0.26m | 4:26PM0.36m | 4:57AM0.31m | 5:12PM0.50m | 5:33AM0.36m | 6:04PM0.64m | 6:12AM0.41m | 7:15PM0.75m | 6:59AM0.45m | 8:54PM0.80m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 14 | ENE 9 | E 10 | — | SE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 4 | 29 | 46 | — | 35 | 34 | 77 | 155 | 167 | 147 | 140 | 117 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | — | E 14 | E 13 | — | — | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 82 | 22 | 194 | 127 | 90 | 81 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | — | — | — | E 16 | — | — | S 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | E 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 12 | 25 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 30 | 77 | 83 | 90 | 196 | 308 | 177 | 170 | 462 | 498 | 509 | 495 | 481 | 336 | 285 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 171 | 158 | 171 | 171 | 32 | 171 | 33 | 33 | 171 | 171 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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