Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
19.9°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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 (Aug 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 30th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Alexandra Headland over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about a degree and a half colder than we’d normally expect for this time of year. Nothing crazy, but you’ll feel it.

The pattern starts off pretty slow. We’ve got small, weak energy on the go from Sunday the 23rd right through the week. The swell is hovering around 3 ft to 3 ft, coming from the east and east-northeast with a short, wind-swell period of 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 91 and 145, so it’s not packing much punch. Winds are mostly light and cross-off or glassy on the mornings, which keeps the surface clean, but the waves themselves are just small and ordinary. Not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate for a splash.

There’s a real gap in quality here. Nothing really stands out until we get into the first week of September. The mornings of the 30th and 31st see a bit of a bump in energy (228 to 199), but the period drops to 6 seconds and the wind is a solid 12 mph from the SSE. That’s clean but short-period, messy – not a classic.

Now, the best on offer is the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September. This is the standout. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the east, with a combined energy of 405 – that’s moderate to strong energy. The period is 7 seconds, so it’s still a bit short, but the wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-off from the SSE, keeping the surface clean. The conditions are shaping up to be good, and this is the only time in the whole window that gets a decent call. For stronger surfers, this could be a fun session. It’s a bit much for beginners at 6 ft though.

After that, the energy drops back down, and the wind turns onshore through the second week, bringing choppy, poor conditions. The swell stays small, between 2 ft and 5 ft, with weak to moderate energy, and the waves just aren’t clean. It’s a long stretch of ordinary surf from the 2nd of September right through to the end of the forecast.

So, bottom line: if you’re keen, wait for the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September. That’s your window. The rest is a write-off, but that one morning should deliver some fun, clean waves.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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94
86
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124
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117
78
73
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98
124
159
117
176
160
173
129
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
SE
10
SW
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
ENE
15
NE
10
NNW
0
WNW
10
NNE
10
SW
20
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20
SE
15
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10
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ESE
5
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15
ESE
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:23PM1.55m
5:23AM1.05m
6:01PM1.64m
6:07AM1.14m
6:36PM1.73m
6:45AM1.24m
7:09PM1.80m
7:20AM1.34m
7:40PM1.84m
7:53AM1.43m
8:12PM1.84m
8:27AM1.51m
8:44PM1.81m
Low Tide
10:18AM0.45m
00:04AM0.57m
11:10AM0.39m
00:38AM0.48m
11:54AM0.33m
1:08AM0.39m
12:33PM0.27m
1:36AM0.32m
1:10PM0.22m
2:04AM0.26m
1:47PM0.20m
2:33AM0.23m
2:24PM0.20m
3:02AM0.21m
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Feels °C
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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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