Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

The opening stretch is pretty quiet with small, weak surf. The first real recommendation pops up Monday morning, the 3rd of August, with some clean, small waves. The best of the whole run comes later, and long-range, so keep your expectations in check.

We start Monday morning at Alexandra Headland with a small 2-foot southeast swell, a 13-second period giving it some long, loping lines. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. The water is 68°F, which is about 2°F colder than usual for this time of year, so nothing crazy temperature-wise. The energy is modest (349). This is a good beginner-friendly wave for a quiet session. Monday afternoon goes a bit lumpy with cross-shore wind.

Tuesday morning, the 4th, goes glassy with a 2-foot SE swell, but the period drops to 9 seconds, and the energy is light (105). It’s surfable, but only just.

The swell shows a tiny bump Wednesday morning, the 5th, with 3-foot easterly swell at 10 seconds. A light offshore wind from the SSW cleans it up nicely. Energy is moderate (168). Not a standout, but a solid little session for the experienced crew.

Thursday and Friday stay small with a mix of wind and weather. Friday morning, the 7th, has a 3-foot easterly swell but a stiff 12 mph south wind makes for tricky, wind-affected surf. Not recommended.

The weekend brings a bit more size but with crummy conditions. Saturday morning, the 8th, has 5-foot easterly swell at 7 seconds, so it’s short-period, wind-affected, and the energy is moderate (205). Rain showers too. Not one to get excited about.

Sunday morning, the 9th, is the pick of the first week. A 4-foot easterly swell with a 8-second period, clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze, and a solid energy reading of 259. It’s the best of a fairly average bunch.

From Monday the 10th through to Friday the 14th, it’s a dry spell. Small, weak, and mostly messy. A few clean mornings but nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s the one to circle. Saturday morning, the 15th of August. This is the standout. Alexandra Headland sees a 4-foot southeast swell, a short 8-second period, but the wind is glassy, dead calm. The energy is strong (249). The conditions will be perfect, clean, and smooth. It’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in. For a beginner, this is ideal. The only downside is the short period, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and not as powerful as a longer period swell.

Sunday the 16th still has some 4-foot swell but a cross-offshore wind will keep it rideable, though the energy is moderate (174). The rest of the second week goes back to small, weak, and windy.

So, bottom line: don’t stress about the first week. The real window is that Saturday morning, the 15th. It’s the best on offer, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be a joy. After that, the run fades out again.

Rusty.

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