Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ESE swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with ENE 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up in feet and miles per hour.
First up, we’ve got Alexandra Headland. Water temp’s about 68°, which is a bit chillier than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget a wetsuit. The combined swell energy is weak at only 62, and honestly, the next few days are pretty grim. From Thursday the 30th of July to Saturday the 1st of August, we’re looking at tiny 2ft ENE swells, periods of 6-7 seconds, cross-off winds, and poor conditions. Not worth paddling out.
Sunday the 2nd of August morning brings a 5ft ESE swell, but the period is only 6 seconds – weak and bumpy. Combined energy is moderate at 260. Winds are cross-off, so it’s clean, but it’s just surfable, not good. By afternoon, a long-period 15-second swell rolls in from the SE, pushing the combined energy to 420, but the height drops to just 2ft. Nice looking, but no power.
Monday the 3rd of August morning is cleaner: 2ft SE groundswell at 13 seconds, combined energy 222, with light south-southwest cross-off breezes. Glassy and clean, but still tiny. Afternoon stays similar with a 3ft SE swell at 12 seconds. Fun for a longboard, but not a stand-out.
Tuesday the 4th of August morning is dead flat – glassy calm, 2ft swell. Stay home.
Wednesday the 5th of August morning gives you a 3ft easterly swell, 10-second period, and a light offshore wind from the SW. Clean but weak, with combined energy at 134.
Then we hit a long stretch of poor conditions. From the 6th of August through the 11th of August, it’s tiny 1ft to 2ft swells, short periods, and messy winds. About 5 days of nothing to recommend.
Now, Wednesday the 12th of August morning is the real deal. A 6ft SE swell with a 9-second period, combined energy jumping to 494 – that’s solid, moderate-to-strong energy. Offshore wind from the SW at 12 mph, so the waves will be clean and lined up. This is the best day of the whole forecast. Keep in mind, this size is more for intermediate to expert surfers – beginners might be in over their heads. The afternoon holds the same size but gets a bit of cross-onshore crinkle.
Thursday the 13th of August morning drops to 3ft, gentle offshore, combined energy 171. Clean but ordinary. Afternoon goes onshore, so skip it.
The final few days, from the 14th of August, are back to small and weak – not worth the trip.
Your best bet: the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 43 | 32 | 31 | 51 | 44 | 47 | 31 | 32 | 200 | 176 | 183 | 160 | 134 | 164 | 84 | 50 | 49 | 24 | 125 | 111 | 112 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:45PM1.90m | 8:54AM1.35m | 9:17PM1.87m | 9:30AM1.38m | 9:50PM1.81m | 10:09AM1.41m | 10:24PM1.73m | 10:51AM1.43m | 11:01PM1.61m | 11:40AM1.45m | 11:43PM1.48m | 12:42PM1.46m | 00:34AM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:08PM0.22m | 3:14AM0.33m | 2:44PM0.24m | 3:45AM0.32m | 3:22PM0.27m | 4:17AM0.32m | 4:02PM0.34m | 4:50AM0.33m | 4:46PM0.42m | 5:27AM0.35m | 5:39PM0.53m | 6:10AM0.37m | 6:46PM0.64m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 12 | SE 16 | ESE 15 | SE 14 | E 6 | SE 12 | SE 10 | E 6 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 43 | 32 | 31 | 51 | 44 | 47 | 31 | 32 | 14 | 64 | 93 | 160 | 84 | 164 | 84 | 29 | 49 | 23 | 125 | 111 | 112 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 6 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | S 15 | ESE 12 | SE 15 | E 16 | SE 13 | E 6 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | E 11 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | E 18 | E 17 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 13 | 35 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 183 | 5 | 134 | 36 | 29 | 50 | 9 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | ESE 13 | NE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 17 | E 17 | ESE 12 | — | E 15 | NE 10 | E 13 | ESE 11 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 18 | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 17 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 13 | — | 4 | 4 | 13 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — | SW 2 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 21 | 23 | 66 | 94 | 122 | 100 | 110 | 200 | 176 | 131 | 123 | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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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).
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