Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with E 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 (Sep 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into the outlook for Alexandra Headland. Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet picture for the next two weeks. Most days are tiny, choppy, and not worth the walk down the beach. The water’s at 68°F, which is a bit cooler than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a spring suit at least.
We’ve got a big dry spell before anything really fires up. The first proper standout doesn’t show until Friday, September 11. That morning, the swell jumps to a solid 10ft from the SE, with a 8-second period and a moderate 15 mph cross-off breeze from the SSE keeping things clean. The combined energy is pumping strong at 1158. This is a heavy, powerful wave for experienced surfers only – way too big for beginners. It holds through the afternoon with the same 10ft SE swell, a 10-second period, and even more energy at 1808. Still clean.
Saturday, September 12, keeps the 10ft SE swell going, but the wind turns more cross-shore in the afternoon, so the morning with a gentle SSE breeze is your best bet. Still for experts only.
Then Sunday, September 13, the swell drops a touch to 8ft from the ESE, still clean in the morning with a gentle SSE cross-off. It’s a solid session for those who can handle it, but again, not a beginner’s wave.
After that, the swell fades and the wind gets messy, so the window closes pretty quickly. If you’re an experienced surfer, the 11th through the 13th of September is where it’s at – big, clean, and powerful. Just don’t expect much before or after.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 61 | 58 | 52 | 50 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 42 | 27 | 54 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 49 | 60 | 28 | 29 | 38 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 3:12PM1.61m | 3:24AM1.05m | 4:28PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:06AM0.23m | 4:30PM0.40m | 4:44AM0.27m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 11 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 6 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 22 | 21 | 40 | 29 | 15 | 46 | 46 | 42 | 26 | 27 | 42 | 18 | 13 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 41 | 17 | 17 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SE 13 | SE 11 | E 10 | — | E 6 | E 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 12 | 52 | 50 | 45 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 27 | 4 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 17 | — | 1 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 19 | E 17 | E 17 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 | SE 10 | — | SE 10 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | S 6 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 5 | — | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | N 4 | — | NNE 4 | NW 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | N 5 |
| kJ | 61 | 58 | 34 | — | 2 | — | 6 | 11 | — | 54 | 3 | — | — | 21 | 30 | 49 | 60 | 28 | 29 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 405 | 12 | 2 | 159 | 2 | 1 | 171 | 2 | 159 | 159 | 2 | 4 | 151 | 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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