Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SE swell with 256 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with SE 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Alexandra Headland is serving up for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a lean stretch. The surf is small and pretty average for the first week, with only a few moments that might get you out of bed. The water is sitting at 68°F, which is a touch colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget a wetsuit.
The first real chance comes on Wednesday morning, the 29th of July. Waves are tiny at 2ft from the east, but the wind is glassy – dead still – so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is weak (53), so expect small, mushy rollers. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so it could be a fun little splash for the groms.
Then we hit a lull. Thursday and Friday see a bit more size, but the wind is up and it’s messy. By Friday morning the 31st, the swell pushes to 5ft from the southeast, with moderate energy (215), but that 12 mph cross-off wind is strong enough to make it a real workout. Not great.
The first standout of the window hits on Monday morning, the 3rd of August. The swell is a clean 4ft from the east with a light cross-off breeze, and the energy is moderate (211). The waves will be small but fun, and the conditions are set to be clean. It’s a consistent spot, so you won’t be sitting around. This is the pick of the first week.
Looking into the second week, there’s a bit of hope. On Thursday the 6th of August, we get another glassy morning with a 4ft swell from the southeast. The wind is light from the northwest, absolutely no chop, so the surface will be like a mirror. The energy is moderate (147) – not a beast, but clean and rideable. That’s a promising session, but it’s a long way out, so don’t book your flights yet.
The run fades out after that, turning tiny and choppy with onshore winds. The last real chance is on Monday the 10th of August, with a long-period 3ft swell from the east-southeast. The period is 12 seconds, so there’s some groundswell punch, and the combined energy is strong (356). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean. That long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, but Alexandra Headland has a point break setup, so it could handle it well.
The best windows are Monday the 3rd of August and Thursday the 6th of August for clean, small waves. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 40 | 27 | 31 | 9 | 12 | 31 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 37 | 38 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 171 | 161 | 115 | 231 | 146 | 126 | 172 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:29PM1.71m | 6:19AM1.15m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:30AM0.33m | 1:03AM0.56m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | ESE 12 | E 4 | ESE 11 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 16 |
| kJ | 40 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 31 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 37 | 38 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 95 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 7 | ESE 3 | ESE 11 | SSE 9 | ENE 5 | E 14 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 10 | SE 15 | E 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | — | — | E 8 | SSE 13 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 17 | — | — | 5 | 17 | 4 | 16 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | SSW 2 | — | E 4 | SSW 3 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 | S 3 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 31 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 60 | 171 | 161 | 115 | 231 | 146 | 126 | 172 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 32 | 0 | 33 | 161 | 1 | 16 | 51 | 82 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 2 |
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