Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
20.3° C
1.2° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,313 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Alright, let’s size this up in feet for those who think that way. Looking at Alexandra Headland, it’s a beach and point break, and the next two weeks start slow, then deliver a solid pulse, then fade out.

First real surf is on Friday the 10th of July. Early morning, we’ve got a 6ft SE swell rolling in with a 10-second period and combined swell energy at 1062 (moderate to strong energy). The wind is cross-off from the south at 15 km/h, so the face is clean. That’s over chest-to-head high, so it’s for experienced surfers—beginners will be in over their heads. Water temp is run-of-the-mill for this time of year.

Saturday the 11th drops hard: 3ft of SE swell, 11-second period, energy 231. Light cross-off breeze from the SSW at 5 km/h, clean but small. Sunday the 12th is similar, 3ft swell with a cross-off NW wind at 15 km/h. Rideable but ordinary.

From Monday the 13th to Wednesday the 15th, it goes flat. Swell under 2ft, energy in the double digits (63 down to 12). Monday morning has glassy conditions but it’s tiny. There’s a few days here where you’re better off with a longboard or a nap.

Thursday the 16th of July kicks back in. A new SSE swell reaches 6ft in the morning, period 9 seconds, energy 535. Wind is a fresh cross-off from the south at 35 km/h—clean but windy. By afternoon, it jumps to 8ft from the SSE with energy at 1844 (strong energy). That’s big, expert-only territory. The point might handle it, but the beach break will be messy.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th hold at 4ft to 5ft SE swell, periods 12 to 13 seconds (long period groundswell), and cross-off winds. Energy sits between 541 and 817. The point will draw nice lines from this groundswell, but the wind is solid and it might be showery.

The standout is Sunday the 19th of July. A clean 5ft SE swell, 12-second period, with a gentle cross-off SSE breeze at 15 km/h. Energy is 675 and it’s glassy clean. This is the sweet spot: good size for most, longer period waves, and the point will be working beautifully. Crowds are likely at Alex Headland, but for waves like that, you’ll have company.

Monday the 20th still has 3ft SE swell and glassy conditions in the morning, then it drops fast. Tuesday the 21st to Saturday the 25th of July sees swell under 2ft, energy in the double digits, and the final days are nearly flat. The last morning on the 25th is glassy with a 1ft easterly dribble.

Best session is Sunday the 19th morning at Alexandra Headland. The 5ft SE groundswell, 12-second period, light offshore wind, clean conditions—that’s the one to circle. The big stuff on the 16th is only for the brave, and the rest is either small or flat.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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665
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517
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Wind (km/h)
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15
SE
10
SW
5
SSW
10
E
10
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
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10
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WNW
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20
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SE
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High Tide
3:30AM1.31m
4:49PM1.72m
4:41AM1.29m
5:48PM1.88m
5:45AM1.30m
6:42PM2.02m
6:43AM1.33m
7:33PM2.11m
7:36AM1.37m
8:21PM2.14m
8:27AM1.40m
9:07PM2.12m
9:17AM1.41m
Low Tide
9:51AM0.35m
11:15PM0.64m
10:50AM0.28m
00:20AM0.56m
11:47AM0.22m
1:17AM0.47m
12:40PM0.16m
2:08AM0.40m
1:32PM0.12m
2:56AM0.35m
2:22PM0.13m
3:42AM0.33m
3:10PM0.17m
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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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