Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be honest—this is a quiet stretch for Alexandra Headland. Most of the next week and a half is small and average, but there’s one clear standout right at the end that’s worth keeping an eye on.

Tuesday morning the 4th of August kicks off with tiny 2ft SE swell at 9 seconds, glassy wind, clean but weak. Combined energy is low (101). The rest of the first week stays small—waves between 2ft and 3ft, periods dropping to 7 or 8 seconds, with a lot of cross-on or onshore wind spoiling the fun.

Wednesday morning the 5th sees a slight bump to 3ft east swell with a 10-second period, glassy early, moderate energy (170), but still just average.

Thursday through Saturday (6th to 8th) are mostly small and wind-affected. Nothing to write home about.

Sunday morning the 9th of August is the first real highlight. Dead calm—glass—with a clean 4ft east swell, 9-second period. Combined energy hits 268 (moderate). Good surf conditions. The east swell matches the optimum SE direction for this spot. Crowds are ‘often’, so expect company. Water temp is about average for the time of year. That’s the morning to paddle out.

Monday the 10th stays small but clean—3ft east swell, light offshore SW wind in the morning, glassy in the afternoon. Rideable but not special.

From Tuesday the 11th through to Saturday the 15th, it’s a long stretch of poor conditions. Waves stay between 2ft and 3ft, but the wind picks up hard—fresh breezes from the south and SSE at 18 mph. Even though it’s cross-off and clean, the surf is weak and unappealing. Energy drops as low as 74. That’s about five days of nothing worth chasing.

Sunday the 16th has a weird setup—2ft SE swell with a long 13-second period, cross-off wind, but still rated poor. Longer period suggests better shape but very small.

Monday the 17th bumps up to 4ft SSE swell, moderate energy (282), clean conditions, but only marginal. By the afternoon, it jumps to 7ft SE swell with a short 6-second period and onshore wind—messy, with moderate energy (356). That afternoon is for experts only, if anyone.

Now, the real standout: Tuesday morning the 18th of August. This is the one. A clean 5ft SE swell, 10-second period, light cross-off wind from the SSE, and strong combined energy (430). Good surf conditions. This is proper groundswell, and at Alexandra Headland’s beach and point setup, that longer period should produce clean, shapely waves. Solid size—fine for intermediates but pushing it for beginners. Mark that morning. Crowds are likely, so get in early.

Wednesday morning the 19th has similar size (5ft SE, 10 seconds) but with moderate rain and stronger 15 mph cross-off wind, rated poor. Energy is still high (431), but conditions won’t be as clean.

So, bottom line: Sunday morning the 9th is your best bet in the first week, and Tuesday morning the 18th of August is the clear standout of the whole run. Don’t miss it.

Rusty.

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