Alexandra Headland surf break

Alexandra Headland surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 AEST
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Alexandra Headland surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
25.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 16th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 21st Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 21st Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
1.2
SE
0.8
ESE
0.3
SE
0.5
E
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
0.6
ESE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
Period(s) (?)111111141413131312121266146131315131210
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9363631069889865528271488342919264314619917294
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
15
NE
10
NW
5
NNE
15
NE
15
NW
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
NW
25
SSE
20
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
E
5
SW
5
E
15
ENE
5
SSW
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncrossglassoncrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassglassonglasscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:41PM
1.73
6:52AM
1.80
7:21PM
1.88
7:31AM
1.78
8:03PM
1.99
8:12AM
1.73
8:46PM
2.05
8:54AM
1.63
9:33PM
2.06
9:38AM
1.51
10:25PM
2.02
10:28AM
1.38
11:23PM
1.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:31PM
0.37
12:45AM
0.41
1:05PM
0.30
1:31AM
0.37
1:40PM
0.25
2:17AM
0.37
2:17PM
0.23
3:06AM
0.41
2:57PM
0.24
3:59AM
0.48
3:39PM
0.29
4:59AM
0.57
4:27PM
0.37
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--
Sunset-5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------------2---
Temp. °C232321242321262522242321232220232219212121
Feels °C (?)232221232220252422222120222121212120201920
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Sunshine Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Alexandra Headland, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sunshine Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Sunshine Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sunshine Coast which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.

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