Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the outlook for Alexandra Headland. Let’s be straight with you—this 16-day run is a slow one for the most part, so don’t get your hopes up for anything epic. The first real action takes a while to kick in, and there’s a big gap of poor surf before we see anything worth paddling out for.

First up, Alexandra Headland (Alexandra-Headland) is a beach and point setup that’s consistent, beginner-friendly, and exposed to the swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, no big anomalies to worry about. The overall pattern is flat to weak for the first week and a half, with a few glimmers late in the second week.

From Tuesday 28 July right through to Sunday 2 August, it’s pretty grim. Swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, with periods under 8 seconds—short-period wind slop that’s barely surfable. The combined energy is weak, less than 60 (47–59), so it’s not worth your time. Winds are cross-off or glassy at times, but there’s just no wave to work with. Save your energy.

Monday 3 August finally shows a pulse. The Monday morning session sees a 4 ft swell from the east with a 7-second period, and combined energy bumping up to a moderate 309—that’s decent energy for this spot. Winds are light cross-off from the south at 9 mph, which keeps it clean. The score is 2/5, but it’s the first real surfable window. It’s not huge, but for a beginner-friendly break, it’s a solid option. Monday afternoon gets messy with rain showers and cross-shore winds, so aim for the morning.

Tuesday 4 August kicks up a bit more, with a 5 ft swell from the ESE and 6-second period, but the wind is strong cross-off at 16 mph (SSE), and the combined energy is only 200—moderate but not great. The surf quality is poor, so it’s a pass.

Thursday 6 August morning sees the biggest swell of the period: 5 ft from the east at 7 seconds, with a combined energy of 279 (moderate). Again, winds are cross-off from the SSE at 16 mph, making it clean, but the short period and size mean it’s more of a challenge. For beginners, 5 ft is a bit much, so only go if you’re comfortable. Thursday afternoon holds similar size but with lighter winds and a score of 1/5—still marginal.

The standout better option pops up on Wednesday 12 August. The morning has a 3 ft swell from the east with a 10-second period—that’s a proper groundswell, with longer gaps between sets. The combined energy is 301 (moderate), and the wind is offshore from the SW at 16 mph, so it’ll be clean and lined up. The point break at Alexandra Headland will handle that long-period swell well, shaping up nicely. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook, but it’s nearly two weeks out (12 August), so treat it as promising, not locked in. The offshore wind is a major positive.

Crowds at Alexandra Headland are often present, so if you’re keen on that Wednesday morning, expect company. The break is consistent, so it’s not a flash in the pan.

Overall, the first 10 days are a write-off—tiny, weak surf. The good stuff doesn’t show until Monday 3 August, and the real highlight is Wednesday 12 August. Get out there when it’s clean.

Rusty.

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