
Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Look, I’m not going to sugarcoat it—this 16-day stretch for Alexandra Headland is a flat, forgettable run. There’s no standout swell coming through, no proper groundswell energy to get excited about, and most of the windows are either too small or get chopped by onshores. You’re looking at a long gap where the surf just isn’t offering anything worth paddling out for. The first real opportunity doesn’t even show up until later, and even then, it’s marginal at best.
Wednesday the 5th starts off with a bit of glassy 3ft east swell at 10 seconds, but the energy is weak—only 170—and while the morning is clean, it’s just ordinary, small waves. The afternoon dies quickly with an onshore kicking up.
Thursday the 6th stays in that same rut: 3ft at 8 seconds, weak energy, but the morning does have a light offshore. Still, it’s barely rideable. Friday and Saturday follow the same pattern—small, short-period east swell, clean mornings but nothing with any push.
Then we hit a real lull. From Saturday afternoon through the middle of next week, the surf stays under 3ft, and the energy drops into the low 80s and 90s. The wind goes a bit cross-offshore at times, but the waves are just too gutless. This is a proper flat spell.
The first day that even hints at something is Wednesday the 13th, with a 3ft east-southeast swell, but the period is short at 7 seconds. By Thursday afternoon on the 14th, a pulse of 4ft at 7 seconds shows some energy—305—but it’s cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s not doing anyone any favors.
The bright spot, if you can call it that, is Sunday the 16th. There’s still no size to write home about, but the southeast swell pushes to 4–5ft at 6–7 seconds, and the energy climbs into the 200s. The wind is cross-offshore both morning and afternoon, keeping the surface clean. It’s not big, but for this stretch, it’s the best you’re going to get. Just know that with a period that short, it’s going to be a bit lumpy and closed-out in places—more of a pushy beach break than a lined-up point.
After that, it fades again. The last few days of the window, from the 17th to the 20th, are mostly small and messy. There’s a touch more size on the 20th with 4–5ft, but it’s short-period and cross-onshore again, which just means chop.
So, honestly, if you’re desperate, the morning of the 16th is the pick of the litter. It’s clean, cross-off, and has the most energy of the whole run. The water’s sitting around 69°, which is about normal for this time of year. This is a stretch where the ocean is just not cooperating. A blank run like this isn’t unusual for the area, but don’t lose hope—forecasts can flip. For now, dust off the logboard or take a walk. The surf will come back.
Take it easy,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
158 | 113 | 75 | 93 | 49 | 36 | 90 | 62 | 104 | 78 | 153 | 177 | 164 | 162 | 159 | 126 | 99 | 103 | 109 | 113 | 110 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | on | off |
High Tide | 12:42PM1.46m | 00:34AM1.34m | 1:59PM1.50m | 1:44AM1.21m | 3:25PM1.59m | 3:16AM1.15m | 4:39PM1.72m | 4:40AM1.16m | 5:40PM1.86m | 5:46AM1.23m | 6:34PM1.98m | 6:41AM1.33m | 7:21PM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:46PM0.64m | 7:03AM0.39m | 8:20PM0.71m | 8:11AM0.40m | 10:01PM0.69m | 9:28AM0.37m | 11:19PM0.60m | 10:40AM0.30m | 00:19AM0.49m | 11:41AM0.21m | 1:09AM0.38m | 12:36PM0.14m | 1:53AM0.30m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
158 | 113 | 75 | 93 | 49 | 36 | 90 | 62 | 104 | 78 | 153 | 177 | 164 | 162 | 159 | 126 | 99 | 103 | 109 | 113 | 110 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 7 | E 16 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 |
6 | 6 | 43 | 5 | 26 | 19 | 2 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 45 | 44 | 2 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 19 | — | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 8 | E 16 | E 15 | E 10 | E 15 | E 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 15 | S 9 | SSE 9 | E 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | S 7 |
6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | N 4 | NNE 5 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | NE 7 | NNE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | 22 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 44 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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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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