Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day crew, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Alexandra Headland over the next couple of weeks. This is a beach and point setup, good for beginners, and it’s exposed to the east.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about 2° cooler than average for this time of year – so pretty much what you’d expect, nothing wild.

We’ve got a bit of a flat spell kicking things off. The first real window where it’s worth paddling out is Sunday, the 9th of August. Sunday morning is the standout. The swell energy is moderate, coming in at 253 (in brackets), with a clean 4ft out of the east, period around 9 seconds – that’s a decent little groundswell. The wind goes glassy, which is a huge plus. The break’s exposed to that east swell, and with the breeze dead calm, it’s gonna be clean as a whistle. Expect some fun, punchy little waves, perfect for the beginner crew. It’s a consistent spot, so you won’t be waiting forever between sets.

Now, the lead-up is pretty ordinary. Wednesday the 5th through Saturday the 8th – surf’s poor. The swell hangs around 2ft to 3ft, but the wind is either onshore or cross-on, chopping it up. Not worth it.

After that Sunday highlight, we drop back into a long dry spell. Monday the 10th through to the end of the second week is a real struggle. The swell stays small, mostly 2ft to 3ft, and even though there are patches of cross-off or glassy wind, the quality is just not there – poor surf, marginal conditions. There’s a bit more energy on the 15th and 16th of August, with swell hitting 4ft to 5ft from the ESE and SE, but the period drops to 6–7 seconds and the wind is moderate with rain showers. That’s messy, short-period stuff – not good for paddle surfing. On the 18th, there’s a moderate energy spike (256), but again, it’s cross-off with a clean look but marginal tide issues and small swell. Let’s just say, after Sunday the 9th, you’re waiting a long time – nearly two weeks – with no real standouts.

So, the best bet is crystal clear: Sunday morning, 9th August, at Alexandra Headland. Glassy, 4ft east swell with moderate energy. That’s your window. Don’t sleep on it.

Stay safe, and I’ll catch you in the water.

Rusty

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