Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
20.0°C
1.2° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SE swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Aug 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the 16-day outlook for Alexandra Headland. It’s a bit of a tough stretch, to be honest. The surf energy is just not there for the most part, and when a little bump does show up, the wind or the conditions just aren’t cooperating. We’ve got a long gap of days where there’s not much to get excited about, so patience is the name of the game.

The first real chance to wet a line comes on Tuesday, 1st September. We’ve got a tiny 2ft easterly swell rollin’ in with a period of 10 seconds, so it’s a weak, long-period groundswell. The energy is low, comin’ in at 95, so it’s pretty gutless. The morning is the pick, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE, keepin’ things clean. It’s surfable, but only just, and it’s very ordinary. Not a standout, but it’s the first option.

The next mentionable moment is on Thursday, 3rd September. The swell is still small, 2ft from the NE with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is even weaker, only 72. But the wind is glassy in the morning – a dead calm NW breeze. That’s a rare treat for cleanliness, but with such small waves, it’s really just a paddle-around session. For a beginner, it’s a safe, clean little wave, but nothin’ to write home about.

After that, we hit a long dry spell. From Friday, 4th September right through to Sunday, 13th September, the swell is tiny, often under 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross-shore or onshore. Saturday, 5th September sees a brief spike to 5ft from the NNE in the afternoon, but it’s a short-period 5-second wind swell, comin’ with a moderate onshore breeze and a choppy mess. The energy is 127, but the quality is poor. Honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle surf.

The only other flicker of life is on Monday, 14th September. We get a 4ft swell from the ENE with an 8-second period, and the energy is moderate at 172. The wind is light onshore from the NE in the morning, which isn’t ideal, but it’s the biggest swell of the whole period. Still, the conditions are poor, and it’s over a week away, so it’s a long-range guess. Not a standout.

So, the best on offer? It’s a toss-up between the glassy morning of Thursday, 3rd September for a clean, tiny wave, and the slightly bigger but messier morning of Monday, 14th September. If I had to pick one, I’d lean toward the 14th for the extra size, but don’t expect any magic. The water temp is pretty average for this time of year, nothin’ out of the ordinary.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
6
0.5
E
8
1.6
SE
6
1.3
SE
6
1
SE
6
1.1
SE
5
0.7
E
6
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.6
NE
8
0.4
E
9
0.9
NNE
5
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
1.1
N
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
33
177
108
68
64
29
50
50
117
92
46
42
36
27
38
28
27
60
Wind (km/h)
15
S
25
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
E
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
5
NW
20
NNE
15
NNW
10
NW
15
NNE
15
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross
High Tide
9:03AM1.57m
9:17PM1.74m
9:41AM1.61m
9:51PM1.64m
10:23AM1.62m
10:29PM1.50m
11:13AM1.60m
11:12PM1.35m
12:16PM1.57m
00:06AM1.19m
1:39PM1.56m
1:31AM1.07m
Low Tide
3:02AM0.21m
3:03PM0.23m
3:33AM0.21m
3:44PM0.30m
4:06AM0.23m
4:30PM0.40m
4:44AM0.27m
5:26PM0.53m
5:28AM0.32m
6:40PM0.65m
6:25AM0.38m
8:28PM0.70m
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
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5:32
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:35
5:35
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1
Temp °C
18
20
19
18
19
18
18
19
19
17
22
20
18
26
23
20
28
26
22
Feels °C
16
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18
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23
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25
23
20
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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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