Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 02 Sep 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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, NNE swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period with N 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 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alexandra Headland in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let me give you the rundown for Alexandra Headland.

Alright mate, look, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We've got a long stretch of tiny, weak, and messy conditions ahead. It’s a tough start.

For the first week, from Wednesday the 2nd of September right through to Wednesday the 9th, it’s basically a write-off. We're talking wave heights of 1 ft to 4 ft, but with short-period windswell and rubbish onshore or cross-shore winds. The wave energy is pathetic, reading under 100 all the way through to Saturday, which is just weak sauce. The water temp is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 68°. There's a brief moment on Friday the 4th morning with glassy conditions, but the swell is only 1 ft with a weak 27 energy – you'd be lucky to get a ride.

We finally see a pulse of real energy showing up on Friday the 11th of September. Swell jumps to 8 ft to 8 ft from the ESE, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy reads a strong 571 to 700, which is a solid kick. But here's the thing – it's cross-shore wind with a cross-chop, and the swell period is short and fat. At that size, over 8 ft, it's strictly for the experienced crew, and with the messy wind, it's only a marginal call. The following weekend, the 12th and 13th, has a similar size (7 ft to 7 ft from the E) but the winds stay tricky – cross or cross-onshore. That's still big enough to be challenging, but the quality just isn't there for a standout session.

If you had to pick the best of a bad bunch, the morning of Saturday the 12th of September has the most going for it. Swell is a solid 7 ft from the East with a light ESE cross-shore breeze. The energy is still strong at 570, so there's push. It's not perfect, but it's the closest we get to a clean, powerful wave in the whole forecast. The size is borderline for experts only though, and crowds are often a problem at Alex, so be prepared to share it with the locals who know the bank.

After that, the swell steadily drops back down through the second week, with heights falling from 7 ft on the 13th to under 3 ft by the 17th, and the energy falls away to weak levels again. The winds stay poor for the most part, with a couple of glassy moments on the morning of the 17th of September, but with only 3 ft of weak 130 energy, it’s barely surfable.

So, overall, it's a long, lean stretch. The one small window of opportunity is the morning of Saturday the 12th of September, but it's for experienced surfers only in tricky conditions. Don't expect much else. This is one of those periods where the forecast can shift, but as it stands, you're better off waiting for the next system.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
15
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NW
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NNW
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NNE
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High Tide
11:13AM1.60m
11:12PM1.35m
12:16PM1.57m
00:06AM1.19m
1:39PM1.56m
1:31AM1.07m
3:12PM1.61m
3:24AM1.05m
4:28PM1.72m
4:45AM1.14m
5:28PM1.83m
5:45AM1.27m
6:18PM1.91m
Low Tide
5:26PM0.53m
5:28AM0.32m
6:40PM0.65m
6:25AM0.38m
8:28PM0.70m
7:44AM0.43m
10:08PM0.63m
9:18AM0.41m
11:16PM0.51m
10:35AM0.33m
00:07AM0.39m
11:37AM0.24m
00:49AM0.29m
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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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