
Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SE swell with 704 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s see what’s going on at Alexandra Headland over the next couple of weeks.
The first part of the run is a bit up and down, starting with some solid, clean surf on Friday the 10th of July, but it’s not for the beginners. We’ve got a strong SE groundswell pushing in at 6ft with a 10-second period, and the combined wave energy is a hefty 1006. The water is a bit cooler than usual for this time of year, sitting at 69°, which is about 2° below average. Winds are light cross-off from the south, keeping it clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but at 6ft, newbies should stay on the beach. The swell direction lines up perfectly with the break’s optimum SE direction, so it’s a prime setup.
The best on offer is Friday morning, the 10th of July. The surf is clean, the swell is solid, and the wind is favorable. It’s a proper session for the more experienced crew. The energy is moderate, but the quality is there.
Moving into Saturday the 11th, the swell drops right back to 3ft in the morning, still clean, but the energy is low (231). It’s surfable but nothing to get excited about. By Saturday afternoon and into Sunday, conditions get ordinary with cross-on and cross-shore breezes, and the swell stays small. There’s a big gap of poor to flat conditions from Monday the 13th through to Wednesday the 15th, with barely any swell and very low energy numbers (down to 12). Nothing worth paddling out for.
Then we get a bit of a pulse on Thursday the 16th, but it’s not great. The swell jumps to 7ft but with a short 8-second period, and the wind is a strong cross-off at 15-22 mph. The energy is moderate (510-691), but the period is short, meaning the waves will be a bit messy and choppy. It’s marginal surf, and with that much wind, it might be more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers.
The following week, on Saturday the 18th of July, there’s a massive spike in energy. We’re looking at an 11ft swell from the SE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 3391. That’s strong wave energy, but it’s also a lot of water. With winds still cross-off from the SSE at 16 mph, the conditions are clean, but this is strictly for experts. At 11ft, it’s too big for beginners and even intermediate surfers should be cautious. The swell is big, but the period is moderate, so it’s not the cleanest groundswell.
From Sunday the 19th through to the end of the outlook, the swell slowly drops, and conditions become more ordinary. There’s nothing else that jumps out as a standout. The rest of the period is small, with poor to marginal surf and low energy.
So, to sum it up: Friday morning the 10th of July is the real highlight for experienced surfers, with clean, solid waves. Saturday the 18th of July is a big, powerful swell for the experts only. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or just average.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
609 | 603 | 293 | 163 | 168 | 256 | 183 | 138 | 86 | 61 | 33 | 37 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 585 | 499 | 679 | 483 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:27AM1.40m | 9:07PM2.12m | 9:17AM1.41m | 9:52PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:22PM0.13m | 3:42AM0.33m | 3:10PM0.17m | |||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 8 |
322 | 234 | 293 | 163 | 94 | 256 | 183 | 138 | 86 | 61 | 33 | 37 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | — | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — |
75 | 113 | — | 68 | 168 | 20 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | SW 2 | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | SW 2 | S 3 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
609 | 603 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 41 | 585 | 499 | 679 | 483 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 16 | 187 | 159 | 212 | 487 | 166 | 166 | 487 | 171 |
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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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