Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
19.9°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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SE swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is a tough one to call. It’s looking like a flat or ordinary stretch ahead for the most part. There’s a bit of punchy energy showing up later, but you’ll have to wait for it.

The first worthwhile surf we see is on the morning of Thursday the 27th of August. It’s small, with a 2ft easterly swell, but the wind is a cross-off from the south at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 68°, and the combined energy is weak (106). It’s not much to write home about – just a session to get wet.

The next morning, Friday the 28th, is similar. Still small at 3ft from the east-northeast, with a light cross-off breeze. The wave energy drops a bit (131), and the period is short at 7 seconds. It’s surfable, but nothing flash.

We hit a bit of a dry spell after that. There are some days with poor conditions and no real recommendations through the end of August and into early September. The swell stays tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the energy is weak. You’re looking at a bunch of mornings with clean conditions but no power behind them.

The standouts, if you can call them that, come much later. On the morning of Sunday the 6th of September, we finally see a proper offshore wind from the southwest at 12 mph. The swell is still only 2ft from the east, but with a 9-second period, it’s clean and lined up. The energy is still weak (50), but it’s the best you’ll get for a quiet paddle. The afternoon is similar, with a gentle offshore from the south-southwest. It’s “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – which is about as good as it gets in this window.

Then, right at the tail end, on Friday the 11th of September, there’s a spike in energy. The afternoon shows a 3ft swell from the south-southeast, but with a very long period of 15 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 750 (strong). That’s proper groundswell. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but that long period will wrap nicely into Alexandra Headland’s point, making for some decent, powerful waves. It’s a marginal call, but if you’re a confident surfer, this is the best-looking session in the whole 16 days.

Overall, it’s a long, quiet run. The first week is mostly flat and poor. The second week gives you a few clean mornings with tiny waves, and then a final afternoon with some real energy. Don’t get your hopes up too high, but if you’re patient, the 11th of September might just deliver.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:40PM1.84m
7:53AM1.43m
8:12PM1.84m
8:27AM1.51m
8:44PM1.81m
9:03AM1.57m
9:17PM1.74m
9:41AM1.61m
9:51PM1.64m
10:23AM1.62m
10:29PM1.50m
11:13AM1.60m
11:12PM1.35m
Low Tide
1:10PM0.22m
2:04AM0.26m
1:47PM0.20m
2:33AM0.23m
2:24PM0.20m
3:02AM0.21m
3:03PM0.23m
3:33AM0.21m
3:44PM0.30m
4:06AM0.23m
4:30PM0.40m
4:44AM0.27m
5:26PM0.53m
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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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