Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
20.0° C
1.0° 

Alexandra Headland surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, SE swell with 275 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with E 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 (Jul 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alexandra Headland in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 29th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 1st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it’s a slow start. For the first few days, there’s a bit of energy in the water but it’s pretty weak and messy. We’ve got a long dry spell before anything really worth paddling out for shows up.

The first real window of opportunity comes around Friday, July 31st. The wind settles into a clean cross-off from the SSE, and we start seeing some actual push. Alexandra Headland is the spot to watch. The swell starts to build through the morning, hitting about 5 ft by the afternoon from the ESE with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy hits 228 (moderate), but it’s not exactly clean gold. The wind is a solid cross-off, so it’ll be rideable, but that short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy. On Saturday, August 1st, the swell hangs around 3 ft to 5 ft from the E/ESE, energy stays moderate (163-189), but the wind is a bit more onshore and we get some rain showers. Not the best, but you could get a few.

The week ahead starts to look more promising. Monday, August 3rd, the morning has a nice cross-off breeze from the SSE with a 4 ft swell from the east at 7 seconds. The energy is solid (227) and the water is clean. It’s not a massive day, but it’s the first time the forecast feels genuinely good. The water temperature is sitting at 68°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year (about 2°F off the average), so you’ll want a hood or a thicker suit.

The real standout, and the one I’d circle on the calendar, is Saturday, August 8th. The morning session at Alexandra Headland looks sweet. We’ve got a clean cross-off breeze from the SSW, glassy conditions, and a 3 ft swell from the SE. But here’s the kicker – the period stretches to 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy is 247 (moderate), and the direction is a perfect match for the break’s optimum (SE). This is a classic setup for a clean, lined-up point break. It’s not huge, but it’ll be beautiful. The following morning, Sunday, August 9th, is also a gem: glassy, 3 ft from the SE at 11 seconds, energy at 237. It’s going to be a cracking weekend of small, clean waves. Just keep in mind that with clean conditions like that, the crowd at Alex can be there often, so get there early.

After that, the swell fades out fast. By Monday, August 10th, the wind swings around to the NNW and the energy drops right off. Tuesday, August 11th, is small and weak with a 1 ft swell. It’s back to the waiting game.

So, bottom line: don’t bother with the first week. The weekend of August 8th and 9th is your best bet. That’s where the magic is.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
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Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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E
7
0.2
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13
0.3
ESE
12
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ESE
11
0.4
SE
9
0.4
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6
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1.4
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ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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25
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26
35
41
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37
56
111
170
275
71
170
188
255
218
189
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
SE
10
SSW
10
S
10
E
10
NW
5
SW
10
E
15
WSW
20
S
20
SSE
15
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
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10
ESE
15
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:05PM1.79m
7:02AM1.20m
7:39PM1.85m
7:40AM1.25m
8:12PM1.89m
8:18AM1.30m
8:45PM1.90m
8:54AM1.35m
9:17PM1.87m
9:30AM1.38m
9:50PM1.81m
10:09AM1.41m
10:24PM1.73m
Low Tide
12:13PM0.29m
1:38AM0.48m
12:53PM0.25m
2:11AM0.41m
1:31PM0.23m
2:43AM0.36m
2:08PM0.22m
3:14AM0.33m
2:44PM0.24m
3:45AM0.32m
3:22PM0.27m
4:17AM0.32m
4:02PM0.34m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Alexandra Headland Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Alexandra Headland provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Alexandra Headland can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alexandra Headland 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 (Alexandra Headland) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Alexandra Headland may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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