Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 891 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Alexandra Headland. It’s a beach and point setup, consistent, and exposed to the swell. The water temp is about 69°, which is a touch under normal for this time of year, so average – no need for a thicker suit.
Honestly, the first week is a bit of a dud. We’ve got a run of poor conditions and small, weak energy. The first real hint of something is Monday, 9 September morning. The swell is only 3ft from the SE, but the period bumps up to 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 156 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE, making it clean. It’s surfable, but ordinary – not worth rushing out for.
Thursday, 10 September morning brings a big jump in size – 8ft from the SE with a 6-second period. The combined energy is 556 (strong), but the wind is a fresh cross-off from the SSE, so it’s clean. That’s a solid wave, pushing into expert territory. A bit much for the average punter.
The real standout is the morning of Saturday, 19 September. That’s your winner. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the SE with a very long 13-second period, pumping out a combined energy of 882 (very strong). The wind is a slight air from the SSE, making it cross-off and glassy. That’s a groundswell, and for a point break, that long period means clean, powerful, lined-up waves. The Sunday morning, 20 September, is also nice: 3ft from the ESE with an 11-second period, combined energy of 220 (moderate), and glassy conditions – no wind at all. A smaller, clean option for a relaxing session.
For the rest, there’s a long dry spell from 12 September through to 18 September where nothing’s any good, and then a few days of small, weak slop at the end.
So, keep your eyes on Saturday 19 September morning. That’s your go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | E 10 | SE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 39 | 63 | 16 | 67 | 29 | 39 | 27 | 22 | 82 | 138 | 83 | 48 | 552 | 796 | 449 | 254 | 216 | 222 | 162 | 275 | 202 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:28PM1.72m | 4:45AM1.14m | 5:28PM1.83m | 5:45AM1.27m | 6:18PM1.91m | 6:34AM1.41m | 7:02PM1.94m | 7:17AM1.53m | 7:42PM1.92m | 7:58AM1.62m | 8:19PM1.85m | 8:38AM1.67m | 8:53PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:16PM0.51m | 10:35AM0.33m | 00:07AM0.39m | 11:37AM0.24m | 00:49AM0.29m | 12:29PM0.16m | 1:26AM0.22m | 1:17PM0.12m | 2:01AM0.17m | 2:00PM0.12m | 2:34AM0.16m | 2:42PM0.18m | 3:06AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 14 | E 15 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 35 | 13 | 28 | 39 | 27 | 21 | 7 | 138 | 83 | 48 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 14 | — | E 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 15 | NE 15 | E 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | — | 4 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 8 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | E 17 | — | E 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 6 | — | — | N 3 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 39 | 63 | 170 | 67 | 29 | — | 18 | 22 | 82 | — | — | 1 | 552 | 796 | 449 | 254 | 216 | 222 | 162 | 275 | 202 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 143 | 171 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 308 | 158 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 377 | 715 | 166 | 171 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
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