
Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,573 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Alexandra Headland for the next couple of weeks.
We start on Saturday, July 4th, and honestly, it’s not much. The swell is tiny and the wind is cross-off, so you’ll find surfable waves but they’re very ordinary. If you’re itching for a paddle, you could, but don’t expect anything special.
Sunday the 5th through Monday the 6th, the swell builds up to around 8ft, but the wind gets stronger and the period is short at 6-7 seconds. The wave energy is strong (609 to 697), but it’s messy and choppy. This setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing – too much wind and lumpy water.
Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th, the swell settles around 6ft to 6ft, and the period pushes up to 8 then 11 seconds. That’s a better sign for shape, especially with that longer period groundswell on Wednesday. The wind stays cross-off and moderate, so the waves are clean but still not top-notch. The combined energy on Wednesday is strong (882 to 898), so there’s good push.
Thursday the 9th keeps similar energy (544 to 716) with that nice 11-second period, but again, cross-off wind. The waves are there, but nothing’s lining up perfectly. For beginners: over 5ft starts to get a bit much, and by Thursday it’s around 5ft to 6ft, so watch your comfort level.
From Friday the 10th, the swell drops below 3ft, and the wind lightens. Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are pretty flat with poor conditions – onshore or cross-shore wind, tiny swell, weak energy.
Then we hit a long flat spell from Monday the 13th all the way through Saturday the 19th. The swell barely reaches 2ft, and the combined energy is weak (two-digit to low three-digit numbers). It’s a real blank run.
The one bright spot is Sunday, July 19th afternoon. The swell jumps up to 6ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period, light offshore wind, and combined energy of 1030 (very strong). That’s over a week away, so it’s a promising long-range call. It’ll be clean and powerful – best for experienced surfers at that size. For the point at Alexandra Headland, that SSE swell could wrap in nicely, but at a beach break, the period (10 seconds) might make it break a bit straight.
Water temp is about 69°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year (anomaly of -1°). You might want a spring suit.
So, first week is a mix of marginal and poor, then a big flat spell. The only real standout is that Sunday the 19th afternoon. Circle it, but don’t hold your breath until it gets closer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
87 | 153 | 129 | 139 | 209 | 485 | 522 | 557 | 485 | 345 | 383 | 593 | 882 | 898 | 1573 | 544 | 716 | 442 | 260 | 154 | 189 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:39AM1.25m | 11:00PM1.76m | 11:25AM1.26m | 11:39PM1.67m | 12:17PM1.30m | 00:23AM1.57m | 1:20PM1.35m | 1:15AM1.47m | 2:32PM1.44m | 2:18AM1.38m | 3:44PM1.57m | 3:30AM1.31m | 4:49PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.43m | 5:40AM0.45m | 5:07PM0.50m | 6:19AM0.45m | 6:01PM0.58m | 7:03AM0.45m | 7:07PM0.66m | 7:54AM0.43m | 8:31PM0.71m | 8:51AM0.40m | 9:59PM0.70m | 9:51AM0.35m | 11:15PM0.64m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SE 11 | — | SE 12 | SE 11 | — | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | SE 11 |
87 | 56 | 103 | 86 | 83 | 39 | 63 | 137 | 59 | 76 | 47 | 140 | 882 | — | 880 | 544 | — | 127 | 260 | 111 | 189 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | — | — | ESE 11 | NE 9 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 16 | — | — |
17 | 14 | 4 | 7 | — | — | 24 | 3 | — | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
17 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SW 3 | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | SE 10 | — |
3 | 153 | 129 | 139 | 209 | 485 | 522 | 557 | 485 | 345 | 383 | 593 | 5 | 898 | 1573 | 2 | 716 | 442 | — | 154 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 172 | 32 | 33 | 924 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 166 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
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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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