Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
20.0° C
1.1° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, SE swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with E 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 26th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 26th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 31st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty flat and ordinary for Alexandra Headland. This is a quiet spell, and forecast can always change, but as it stands, there’s hardly anything worth paddling out for.

Heads up – water temp is sitting around 68°, which is about a degree and a half colder than usual for this time of year. Bit of a bite in it.

Alright, let’s run through it. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t come until Wednesday the 29th of July. We’ve got a long gap of nothing beforehand. Wednesday morning sees a tiny 2 ft easterly swell with a short period of 6 seconds, and the combined swell energy is weak at 54. You could call it surfable but very ordinary. What saves it is the wind – glassy, dead calm in the morning and a light northeasterly glass off in the arvo. For a beginner spot, that’s as clean as it gets, but there’s just no power. Rip a few foamies if you’re desperate.

Thursday the 30th drops back to junk. Friday the 31st of July has a bit more size – 4 ft from the southeast, period still a short 6 seconds in the morning, combined energy moderate at 154. Wind is clean, cross-off from the south, so the face will be smooth. But the wave quality is rated poor, and honestly, that short period on a beach and point break like this means soft, crumbly waves. Not worth the drive.

Saturday the 1st of August is similar – 3 ft SE swell, short 5-6 second period, clean cross-off wind, but again, very ordinary surf.

The best of a bad bunch might be Sunday the 2nd of August. Morning has a 3 ft SE swell, period bumps up to 10 seconds, and combined energy is moderate at 182. Still clean, cross-off wind. The afternoon sees a longer period of 14 seconds with 3 ft from the SE and energy up to 288 – that has a bit more push. But it’s a cross-shore breeze, and the wave comment says marginal. Still, if you absolutely have to get wet, Sunday morning is the pick – that longer period could give a few better-shaped runners on the point.

From the 3rd of August onward it’s all downhill again – tiny swell, onshore winds, or just plain poor. The second week is a write-off.

So, standout? Only one I’d even call a highlight: Alexandra Headland on Sunday morning the 2nd of August. Swell is 3 ft from the southeast, clean cross-off wind, and that 10-second period gives the waves a bit of shape. Combined energy is up at 182, so there’s some life. It’s a consistent spot for beginners, and with those conditions, you might snag a few fun ones on the point. But keep expectations low.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
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0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.2
ESE
13
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
SE
9
0.4
ESE
6
0.7
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.4
NE
8
1.4
SE
6
1.5
SE
6
1.8
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
40
27
10
17
11
31
25
14
16
38
36
29
23
47
18
139
161
247
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
S
10
SE
5
S
15
S
10
SE
10
SW
10
S
10
E
10
WNW
5
NW
5
NE
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SE
10
SSE
15
S
15
SE
15
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:32AM1.10m
6:29PM1.71m
6:19AM1.15m
7:05PM1.79m
7:02AM1.20m
7:39PM1.85m
7:40AM1.25m
8:12PM1.89m
8:18AM1.30m
8:45PM1.90m
8:54AM1.35m
9:17PM1.87m
Low Tide
00:23AM0.64m
11:30AM0.33m
1:03AM0.56m
12:13PM0.29m
1:38AM0.48m
12:53PM0.25m
2:11AM0.41m
1:31PM0.23m
2:43AM0.36m
2:08PM0.22m
3:14AM0.33m
2:44PM0.24m
3:45AM0.32m
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clear
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:30
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:28
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5:16
5:16
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5:19
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Temp °C
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17
17
16
18
18
17
18
18
16
22
22
17
16
16
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Feels °C
15
14
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21
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12
12
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12
14
13
11
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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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