Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
20.2° C
0.9° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 4th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be honest—this is a quiet stretch for Alexandra Headland. Most of the next week and a half is small and average, but there’s one clear standout right at the end that’s worth keeping an eye on.

Tuesday morning the 4th of August kicks off with tiny 2ft SE swell at 9 seconds, glassy wind, clean but weak. Combined energy is low (101). The rest of the first week stays small—waves between 2ft and 3ft, periods dropping to 7 or 8 seconds, with a lot of cross-on or onshore wind spoiling the fun.

Wednesday morning the 5th sees a slight bump to 3ft east swell with a 10-second period, glassy early, moderate energy (170), but still just average.

Thursday through Saturday (6th to 8th) are mostly small and wind-affected. Nothing to write home about.

Sunday morning the 9th of August is the first real highlight. Dead calm—glass—with a clean 4ft east swell, 9-second period. Combined energy hits 268 (moderate). Good surf conditions. The east swell matches the optimum SE direction for this spot. Crowds are ‘often’, so expect company. Water temp is about average for the time of year. That’s the morning to paddle out.

Monday the 10th stays small but clean—3ft east swell, light offshore SW wind in the morning, glassy in the afternoon. Rideable but not special.

From Tuesday the 11th through to Saturday the 15th, it’s a long stretch of poor conditions. Waves stay between 2ft and 3ft, but the wind picks up hard—fresh breezes from the south and SSE at 18 mph. Even though it’s cross-off and clean, the surf is weak and unappealing. Energy drops as low as 74. That’s about five days of nothing worth chasing.

Sunday the 16th has a weird setup—2ft SE swell with a long 13-second period, cross-off wind, but still rated poor. Longer period suggests better shape but very small.

Monday the 17th bumps up to 4ft SSE swell, moderate energy (282), clean conditions, but only marginal. By the afternoon, it jumps to 7ft SE swell with a short 6-second period and onshore wind—messy, with moderate energy (356). That afternoon is for experts only, if anyone.

Now, the real standout: Tuesday morning the 18th of August. This is the one. A clean 5ft SE swell, 10-second period, light cross-off wind from the SSE, and strong combined energy (430). Good surf conditions. This is proper groundswell, and at Alexandra Headland’s beach and point setup, that longer period should produce clean, shapely waves. Solid size—fine for intermediates but pushing it for beginners. Mark that morning. Crowds are likely, so get in early.

Wednesday morning the 19th has similar size (5ft SE, 10 seconds) but with moderate rain and stronger 15 mph cross-off wind, rated poor. Energy is still high (431), but conditions won’t be as clean.

So, bottom line: Sunday morning the 9th is your best bet in the first week, and Tuesday morning the 18th of August is the clear standout of the whole run. Don’t miss it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
5
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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2
2
0
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
ESE
9
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
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7
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7
0.6
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7
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0.8
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7
0.9
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8
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8
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1
E
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
65
35
70
158
113
73
48
48
37
54
67
94
75
58
264
230
239
162
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
S
10
E
10
W
5
SW
15
ENE
10
WNW
5
SSW
10
ESE
10
SW
15
S
15
SE
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SE
5
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SE
15
NE
15
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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off
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on
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High Tide
11:01PM1.61m
11:40AM1.45m
11:43PM1.48m
12:42PM1.46m
00:34AM1.34m
1:59PM1.50m
1:44AM1.21m
3:25PM1.59m
3:16AM1.15m
4:39PM1.72m
4:40AM1.16m
5:40PM1.86m
Low Tide
5:27AM0.35m
5:39PM0.53m
6:10AM0.37m
6:46PM0.64m
7:03AM0.39m
8:20PM0.71m
8:11AM0.40m
10:01PM0.69m
9:28AM0.37m
11:19PM0.60m
10:40AM0.30m
00:19AM0.49m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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