Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 201 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming over the next couple of weeks.
It’s a slow start, but there’s one morning that really stands out. On Wednesday, August 5th, Alexandra Headland is the clear winner. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and we’ve got a 3ft swell from the east with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (204), and with a light offshore breeze from the SW, the waves will be clean and shaped. Conditions are set for good surf. Ideal for beginners, but still plenty of fun for everyone.
Before that, Monday the 3rd has a small window in the morning with a 2ft SE swell at 13 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate (229), and with a cross-off wind from the SSE, it’s clean but tiny. Not a standout. Tuesday the 4th is glassy again but with only 2ft and a short 9-second period, so it’s weak (101). Thursday the 6th has a 2ft east swell and clean cross-off wind, but the energy is weak (84) and the period is short.
After Wednesday’s highlight, things go downhill. From Friday the 7th through the middle of the next week, it’s mostly poor conditions. The swell stays small, between 2ft and 4ft, with short periods. The wind is either cross-off or onshore, and the energy is moderate at best. The 9th of August has a 4ft east swell, but the wind turns cross-on and the period is short, so it’s messy.
There’s a long dry spell from the 7th through to the 16th of August. You’ll get small, clean windows, but nothing exciting. The 16th of August Sunday morning has a glassy start with 3ft east swell and a 10-second period, but the energy is only moderate (137). The 17th of August Monday morning is also glassy with 2ft, but again, it’s tiny.
Water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The call: Wednesday morning, August 5th, is your best shot. If you miss it, the glassy mornings on the 16th and 17th are your next option, but they’re a backup. I’d be on that Wednesday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 162 | 136 | 99 | 104 | 65 | 47 | 76 | 192 | 138 | 77 | 48 | 37 | 36 | 90 | 94 | 134 | 106 | 131 | 196 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:24PM1.73m | 10:51AM1.43m | 11:01PM1.61m | 11:40AM1.45m | 11:43PM1.48m | 12:42PM1.46m | 00:34AM1.34m | 1:59PM1.50m | 1:44AM1.21m | 3:25PM1.59m | 3:16AM1.15m | 4:39PM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:50AM0.33m | 4:46PM0.42m | 5:27AM0.35m | 5:39PM0.53m | 6:10AM0.37m | 6:46PM0.64m | 7:03AM0.39m | 8:20PM0.71m | 8:11AM0.40m | 10:01PM0.69m | 9:28AM0.37m | 11:19PM0.60m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 10 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 162 | 89 | 66 | 104 | 65 | 31 | 32 | 192 | 138 | 77 | 48 | 37 | 36 | 90 | 94 | 110 | 106 | 3 | 196 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 11 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 11 | ESE 10 | NE 8 | SE 10 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 162 | 136 | 99 | 36 | 28 | 47 | 76 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 31 | 37 | 31 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 4 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | E 19 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 16 | E 16 | NE 9 | E 11 | NE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 15 | S 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 15 | 33 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | E 7 | SSW 2 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 98 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 134 | 1 | 131 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
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