Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at the Sunshine Coast.
Alright, looks like we’re in for a bit of a flat spell to kick things off here. The next few days are pretty ordinary, with the surf struggling to get going. We’ve got a long window of nothing much happening, but we’ll get a little pulse next week.
The first real chance to get wet comes on the morning of Monday, the 3rd of August. The swell will be a small 4ft from the east, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 217. The wind will be light and cross-off from the SSE, which is a major positive – it’ll keep the place clean. It’s still small, but it’s the best we’ll see for a while. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The standout window is that Monday morning at Alexandra Headland. It’s a beach and point setup, so the long period stuff isn’t a worry here. The swell direction is east, and the optimum direction for this spot is SE, so it’s a bit off but still gets in. The winds are clean, which is what you want. This is a beginner-friendly break, so it’s a good one for a cruise. Crowds are often here, so expect some company.
After that Monday morning, things drop off again quickly. The rest of the week is back to surfable but very ordinary little waves, with heights mostly under 3ft. The wind will be okay on some mornings, like Tuesday the 4th with glassy conditions from the WSW, but the swell is tiny. There’s a long period SE swell on the 8th of August, but it’s only 1ft, so it’s not going to do anything.
The whole 16-day window is pretty slim pickings. The only true stand-out is that Monday morning. After that, it’s a long stretch of small, weak surf. The consistent nature of the break means it’ll come back, but for now, you’re waiting for that one clean window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
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 kJ | 12 | 18 | 17 | 32 | 43 | 32 | 23 | 62 | 59 | 34 | 42 | 139 | 240 | 247 | 307 | 189 | 134 | 111 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:40AM1.25m | 8:12PM1.89m | 8:18AM1.30m | 8:45PM1.90m | 8:54AM1.35m | 9:17PM1.87m | 9:30AM1.38m | 9:50PM1.81m | 10:09AM1.41m | 10:24PM1.73m | 10:51AM1.43m | 11:01PM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:11AM0.41m | 1:31PM0.23m | 2:43AM0.36m | 2:08PM0.22m | 3:14AM0.33m | 2:44PM0.24m | 3:45AM0.32m | 3:22PM0.27m | 4:17AM0.32m | 4:02PM0.34m | 4:50AM0.33m | 4:46PM0.42m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 14 | E 7 | SE 11 | E 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 18 | 16 | 32 | 43 | 32 | 19 | 62 | 59 | 34 | 42 | 15 | 14 | 181 | 307 | 78 | 134 | 60 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | NE 5 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | S 10 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 12 | ESE 14 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 23 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 35 | 55 | 75 | 68 | 37 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | E 14 | ESE 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 7 | — | — | ESE 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | E 14 | E 15 | E 14 |
| kJ | 12 | 14 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 2 | — | — | 14 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | E 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 26 | 36 | 69 | 88 | 147 | 45 | 139 | 240 | 247 | — | 189 | — | 111 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 82 | 553 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 171 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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