Alexandra Headland surf break

Alexandra Headland surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 19 Sep 2025 AEST
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Alexandra Headland surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
21.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alexandra Headland this week:

The surf forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alexandra Headland in the next 12 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 20th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 24th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 24th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
NE
0.6
ENE
1
NNE
1
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.9
ENE
0.6
E
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
1.5
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)8856668788788869899910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)413749643926537248584232323118319711156586264
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
15
NE
15
NNW
15
NW
10
W
15
NNW
5
SSE
15
E
10
W
5
NE
15
NE
10
W
15
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
15
S
15
ESE
15
S
5
SE
15
ENE
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:44PM
1.81
7:02AM
1.45
7:19PM
1.79
7:38AM
1.54
7:51PM
1.74
8:12AM
1.61
8:20PM
1.67
8:46AM
1.64
8:49PM
1.58
9:20AM
1.63
9:17PM
1.47
9:55AM
1.60
9:46PM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:15PM
0.25
1:09AM
0.26
12:58PM
0.22
1:39AM
0.21
1:37PM
0.21
2:07AM
0.18
2:13PM
0.24
2:34AM
0.17
2:50PM
0.30
3:02AM
0.17
3:26PM
0.38
3:29AM
0.21
4:03PM
0.48
3:58AM
0.26
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise5:41--5:39--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:35--5:33--
Sunset-5:42--5:42--5:42--5:43--5:43--5:44--5:44-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242219221817222118232219242216201816201917
Feels °C (?)24221821171820191820211719159151414161615
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for QLD - Sunshine Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-shore wind at Mooloolaba have swung cross-off (light winds from the SE at Kawana Beach 1482 3 km from Mooloolaba). 0.6m 8s swell from the ENE with a 0.2m 7s swell from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Actual: 48 min ago

15 km/h
SE
Cross-Shore
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Sunshine Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Alexandra Headland, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sunshine Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Sunshine Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sunshine Coast which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.

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