
Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 776 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, this is Rusty. It’s a pretty ordinary run coming up for the Sunny Coast, with no real standout sessions to get excited about. We’ve got a long stretch of small, wind-affected surf ahead, and it’s going to be a battle to find anything half-decent. The opening days are flat and messy, with a real gap in quality that stretches right through most of the first week.
Alexandra Headland’s the only spot on the menu, and it’s a bit of a waiting game. Wednesday morning (9th September) offers the first surf, but it’s only 3ft of short-period SE swell (5 seconds) with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined wave energy is weak (62), so it’s small and ordinary. Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there. That morning is clean but forgettable – a beginner might get a few whitewash rides, but it’s not worth rushing for.
Thursday morning (10th September) is a write-off with 0.3ft of 15-second groundswell, but it’s cross-off in a fresh breeze. The energy is basically nothing (8). Thursday afternoon jumps to 8ft from the SE (8 seconds), but the wind is cross-off and strong at 22 mph, making it tricky. The energy hits 780 – moderate to strong – but it’s a messy, blown-out situation. That’s not paddle-friendly; if you’re into kiting, it might look more interesting.
Friday (11th) and Saturday (12th) see 5ft to 7ft of SE swell (7 seconds), but it’s cross-shore winds and moderate breeze, creating a cross-chop. The energy is moderate (230 to 442), but the conditions are poor – choppy and uninviting. Not worth a paddle. Sunday (13th) and Monday (14th) drop back to 3ft to 5ft, with light breezes, but the swell is short-period and weak. Clean windows exist, but the waves are too small and weak to hold any shape.
The only bright spot in the whole 16-day run is Thursday morning (17th September). It’s 3ft from the ENE (7 seconds), but the wind goes glassy – dead calm – and the setup is clean. The energy is still low (71), so it’s a tiny wave, but if you’re desperate for a fun, clean surf on a log, that’s your best chance. It’s a point-and-beach setup, so the glassy conditions will make it look nice, but don’t expect power.
From there, it’s more of the same: small, weak, and mostly onshore or cross-shore right through to the end of the month. Wednesday morning (23rd September) shows another glassy window with 3ft of NE swell (8 seconds), but the energy is only 155 and the swell is short-period. It’s a possibility if the forecast holds, but it’s far out and uncertain.
Overall, the next two weeks are a grind. There’s nothing that qualifies as a standout – the best you’ll get is a small, clean morning on a log. Keep an eye on the charts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long. But for now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | E 15 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
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14 | 32 | 20 | 47 | 4 | 776 | 447 | 428 | 394 | 330 | 219 | 161 | 110 | 144 | 149 | 81 | 63 | 49 | 47 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:34AM1.41m | 7:02PM1.94m | 7:17AM1.53m | 7:42PM1.92m | 7:58AM1.62m | 8:19PM1.85m | 8:38AM1.67m | 8:53PM1.74m | 9:17AM1.67m | 9:25PM1.60m | 9:55AM1.64m | 9:56PM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:49AM0.29m | 12:29PM0.16m | 1:26AM0.22m | 1:17PM0.12m | 2:01AM0.17m | 2:00PM0.12m | 2:34AM0.16m | 2:42PM0.18m | 3:06AM0.17m | 3:23PM0.27m | 3:36AM0.20m | 4:04PM0.39m | |||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
14 | 32 | 20 | 47 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 110 | 3 | 3 | 81 | 63 | 49 | 47 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 15 | — | — | E 23 | S 21 | NE 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
7 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — | 10 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 9 | SE 8 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | NE 15 | E 12 | SE 20 | E 20 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 8 | NE 8 |
1 | 14 | 11 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — |
138 | — | — | — | 306 | 776 | 447 | 428 | 394 | 330 | 219 | 161 | — | 144 | 149 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 715 | 487 | 171 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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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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