Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ our way for Alexandra Headland.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real windows of surfable waves don’t show up until Wednesday the 22nd of July. Overall, it’s a mixed bag of small, short-period swells and variable winds, with a few promising sessions later in the period.

The first bit of action is on Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd. We’re lookin’ at a 5ft swell from the east, but the period is a short 9 seconds. The water temp is 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The wind is a light SSE cross-off, so it’s clean. The combined energy is moderate (364). It’s surfable, but nothin’ to write home about.

Thursday morning the 23rd is actually the pick of the first week. The swell drops to 4ft from the east, with a short 8-second period, but the wind is glassy from the SW. That’s a major positive – clean, slick conditions. The energy is moderate (209). It’s not big, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Alex, this is about as good as it gets for a calm paddle.

After that, things go pretty flat and ordinary from Thursday afternoon right through until the end of July. We’re talkin’ about a solid week of tiny waves, cross-off winds, and a lot of poor surf conditions. The swell dips below 3ft and the energy drops into the double digits. It’s a real lull.

Then, there’s a glimmer of hope. On Tuesday the 4th of August, we see a pulse of new energy. The morning shows a 6ft swell from the ESE with a 9-second period. The energy is strong (572). The wind is a light cross-shore, so it’s a bit choppy. But the afternoon session on that same day is the standout of the whole outlook. The swell holds at 6ft from the east, but the wind swings offshore from the SSW (9 mph). Gentle offshore and clean – that’s the ticket. The energy is still strong (557). This is a legit session, but at 6ft, it’s starting to push the limits for beginners. For the experienced crew, it’s a go.

Wednesday morning the 5th of August is still decent, with a 5ft east swell and a moderate offshore wind from the WSW (12 mph). Energy is moderate (320). It’s clean and has some push.

The rest of the second week tails off again into the ordinary, with swell dropping back under 3ft and light winds.

So, if you’re a beginner, stick to Thursday morning the 23rd of July for the glassy, small stuff. If you’ve got some experience, circle Tuesday the 4th of August afternoon and Wednesday the 5th of August morning on your calendar – that’s your best shot at some proper, clean waves. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s got potential.

Rusty.

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