Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.9° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 1,248 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 13th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Alexandra Headland over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a pretty quiet start. We've got a stretch of days here from the 12th through the 14th where the conditions are just not cooperating. You'll see some knee-to-waist high swell around, but the wind is messy and cross-shore, making for poor surf. Then the 15th and 16th are mostly small or blown out. There’s a good 4 days or so there where you’re better off doing something else.

Things start to get our attention on Thursday the 17th. The swell builds up, pushing 7ft from the SE with a period of 9 seconds, and it’s got some real grunt behind it – we’re looking at strong wave energy (634). The wind is clean cross-off from the SSE, so it will be a bit bumpy out there for sure. This is more of a looker for experienced surfers, as anything over 8ft can get a bit unruly, and this is close. For the beginners, this one's going to be too much.

Now, if you're holding out for the real gem, set your alarm for Saturday morning, the 19th. The forecast shows a solid, clean 5ft groundswell rolling in from the ESE with a lovely long 12 second period. This is proper groundswell energy, and with 651 units of energy, you're gonna feel it. The wind is forecast to be glassy – dead calm from the NE. That is the dream ticket: clean, lined-up waves with plenty of push. This is a standout, full stop. The longer period means the sets will be a bit more spread out, but the shape on a point break like Alex will be worth the wait.

After that morning session, the wind swings onshore in the afternoon, so get it while it's good.

The following week sees a bit of a drop-off. The 25th has some size again, around 6ft, but the wind is on the nose and the conditions are ordinary. Then we get another little window on Saturday the 26th morning with glassy conditions and a clean 5ft swell – not a world-beater, but a very solid morning session indeed.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a big fat dud. Your one true standout is the glassy Saturday morning, the 19th. The Thursday before it (the 17th) is for the big dogs only. And keep an eye on the 26th as a nice little bonus weekend session.

Stay stoked.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
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Wednesday
16
Thursday
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
6
1
SE
8
1.3
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.1
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
1.7
SE
5
3
SE
8
2
SE
9
2.4
SE
8
2.1
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.7
SE
9
1.6
ESE
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
133
110
123
100
88
60
60
47
47
36
44
41
160
1197
626
674
555
459
460
646
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
10
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
NW
5
NE
15
NE
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NNW
20
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
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Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
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cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:53PM1.74m
9:17AM1.67m
9:25PM1.60m
9:55AM1.64m
9:56PM1.45m
10:36AM1.58m
10:26PM1.30m
11:21AM1.50m
10:57PM1.15m
12:16PM1.42m
11:35PM1.02m
1:28PM1.37m
00:41AM0.91m
Low Tide
3:06AM0.17m
3:23PM0.27m
3:36AM0.20m
4:04PM0.39m
4:07AM0.25m
4:46PM0.52m
4:39AM0.31m
5:37PM0.65m
5:13AM0.38m
6:47PM0.74m
5:55AM0.46m
8:33PM0.76m
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5:41
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5:38
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Temp °C
20
18
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18
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Feels °C
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9
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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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