Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
19.7° C
1.3° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, ESE swell with 482 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 17th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Howdy, Rusty here. Looks like we’re in for a bit of a patience test at Alexandra Headland. The next couple of weeks are gonna be a mixed bag—mostly poor conditions with a few brief windows where things might line up, but nothing to get too excited about overall. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

The week starts rough. Monday the 17th through to Wednesday the 19th of August, we’ve got lumpy, cross-shore winds and a short-period swell around 5 ft to 7 ft—combined wave energy is moderate (around 377 to 449)—but the surf quality is poor. Lots of chop, no shape. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday the 20th sees a drop in swell size, down to 4 ft to 5 ft with energy easing to 215–273. It’s still only marginal, with a cross breeze messing things up. You might catch a crumbly one if you’re desperate, but it’s not looking inviting.

Now, here’s the one standout in this whole outlook. Friday morning the 21st of August. We’ve got a 4 ft swell rolling in from the east, 8-second period, and glassy conditions—no wind. That means clean, smooth faces. Combined wave energy sits at 286, which is moderate, and with it being glassy, this is the pick of the bunch. The swell direction is easterly, which is pretty much on the money for the optimum at Alexandra Headland. It’s a consistent break, but with crowds marked as “often,” expect company. This is your best chance for a proper session.

After that, we go into a rough patch. Saturday the 22nd morning is glassy but only 3 ft, energy down to 115—very small and ordinary. Sunday the 23rd morning is clean with a light cross-off breeze, but again only 4 ft. Good for a longboard, but not much push.

The rest of the outlook through late August and into the start of September is a write-off. Winds stay shifty, mostly cross-on or cross-shore, with swell heights bouncing between 2 ft and 6 ft but never with clean conditions. The combined energy gets up to 538 on Saturday the 29th—that’s moderate—but it’s coming from the northeast with a short 7-second period and a messy chop. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

There’s a long stretch from the 22nd afternoon through to the 1st of September with no decent recommendations. So yeah, it’s pretty quiet out there. For the best chance, pin your hopes on Friday morning the 21st of August—glassy, clean, and just enough east swell to get a few fun ones at Alexandra Headland. Don’t expect much else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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ESE
7
1.9
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8
1.8
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8
1.9
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8
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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379
395
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385
346
375
277
192
136
273
222
187
156
131
106
111
157
149
142
151
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
25
SE
20
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20
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
20
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15
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10
SSE
15
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15
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5
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5
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10
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5
NW
0
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10
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10
NNW
10
SSE
10
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5
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Wind State
cross
cross
cross
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High Tide
11:12AM1.47m
11:10PM1.42m
12:03PM1.41m
11:44PM1.26m
1:05PM1.36m
00:24AM1.12m
2:22PM1.35m
1:26AM1.00m
3:36PM1.38m
3:07AM0.95m
4:36PM1.46m
4:27AM0.97m
5:23PM1.55m
Low Tide
5:12PM0.50m
5:33AM0.36m
6:04PM0.64m
6:12AM0.41m
7:15PM0.75m
6:59AM0.45m
8:54PM0.80m
8:02AM0.48m
10:23PM0.76m
9:15AM0.48m
11:23PM0.67m
10:18AM0.45m
00:04AM0.57m
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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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