
Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,701 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. For most of the next week, the surf is small and the wind is making things tricky. The main action doesn't really kick off until mid-next week, with a solid run of clean conditions from July 21st onward.
The first standout, and really the only one worth getting excited about in the early going, comes in on the morning of Saturday July 11th at Alexandra Headland. We’re looking at a clean 3 ft swell, coming out of the southeast, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the SSW at just 6 mph, which means the waves will be glassy and well-shaped. The combined energy is a weak 226, so it’s not a big day, but for a small-break session, it’s about as good as it gets. The water is sitting at 69°, which is about a degree and a half colder than average for this time of year, so not a shock but you’ll want a spring suit.
Unfortunately, that Saturday is the peak of a very short-lived pulse. By Saturday afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the northeast and the swell drops. From Sunday July 12th right through to the end of the week, it’s a sad story – waves barely reach 2 ft, the energy is anemic, and it’s all pretty ordinary. There’s a glassy moment on Sunday afternoon, but with only 3 ft on offer, it’s still a flat spell. That gap of poor-to-no surf runs straight through until July 20th.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The forecast is pointing toward a proper round of groundswell arriving on July 21st. Starting that Tuesday morning, the swell jumps to 4 ft from the ESE with a 13-second period, and clean offshore winds from the WSW at 16 mph. The energy hits a moderate 553, and it’s only going to build. By Wednesday July 22nd, the swell is 4 ft to 4 ft, still with a long 12-13 second period, and the wind stays clean offshore or cross-off. The combined energy then sits around the 600-675 range, and the forecast notes are very good surf conditions. This is the real highlight of the outlook – clean, long-period groundswell slotted into a point-and-beach set-up. The swell direction is matching what the break wants (SE optimum), so expect proper lines. The morning of Wednesday the 22nd is the pick of the bunch. Just keep in mind, with that long-period swell of 13 seconds, it might be a little too lined-up for the beach sections, but the point at Alex will handle it beautifully. Crowds can get busy here, especially when it’s clean.
From the 23rd, the energy drops off quickly, and the wind goes light and variable again, so that window is narrow. Two to three days of good, then it’s back to small stuff.
So, truth be told, the next 10 days are mostly a no-go, but if you can hold out until the 21st and 22nd, that’s the window. Light offshore, long-period groundswell, clean conditions – that’s as good as it gets in this stretch.
Stay patient and keep your eye on that mid-next-week pulse.
This is Rusty. Signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1291 | 1247 | 371 | 278 | 663 | 527 | 665 | 292 | 278 | 160 | 178 | 239 | 183 | 138 | 86 | 51 | 33 | 48 | 38 | 10 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:32PM1.44m | 2:18AM1.38m | 3:44PM1.57m | 3:30AM1.31m | 4:49PM1.72m | 4:41AM1.29m | 5:48PM1.88m | 5:45AM1.30m | 6:42PM2.02m | 6:43AM1.33m | 7:33PM2.11m | 7:36AM1.37m | 8:21PM2.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31PM0.71m | 8:51AM0.40m | 9:59PM0.70m | 9:51AM0.35m | 11:15PM0.64m | 10:50AM0.28m | 00:20AM0.56m | 11:47AM0.22m | 1:17AM0.47m | 12:40PM0.16m | 2:08AM0.40m | 1:32PM0.12m | 2:56AM0.35m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 16 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
— | 19 | 371 | 278 | 198 | — | 356 | 292 | 278 | 160 | 178 | 239 | 183 | 138 | 86 | 51 | 33 | 48 | 38 | 10 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | ESE 13 | — | ESE 14 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | NNW 3 | SSE 8 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | 101 | — | 66 | 86 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | N 10 | — | — | S 9 | S 10 | SE 4 | NE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
1291 | 1247 | 226 | 150 | 663 | 527 | 665 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 171 | 171 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 187 | 159 |
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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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