Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
20.3°C
0.9° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SE swell with 275 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 29th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 29th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here.

Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next two weeks are a bit of a mixed bag at Alexandra Headland. We’ve got a pretty long stretch of small, weak, and messy surf to start, but the second half of the forecast is where things get interesting. The pattern flips around Wednesday, September 9th, and from there we get some proper energy and cleaner conditions.

Saturday, August 29 kicks it off with tiny, weak swell. Morning sees a 2ft from the east at a very average 8 seconds, and it’s cross-off but the wave energy is barely there (70). Afternoon isn’t any better – 3ft from the east-southeast but with a short 6-second period, and it goes cross-shore. It’s poor. Sunday, August 30 brings a bit more height – 6ft in the morning from the southeast – but the period is still short (7 seconds) and the cross-off wind doesn’t help much with quality. The combined energy is moderate (334), but the tide and conditions are marginal. Not one to get excited about.

Monday, August 31 through to Saturday, September 5 is a flat spell. Swell height mostly sits below 3ft, periods are short to moderate, and winds are mostly cross-on or onshore. The energy values are all under 100 – weak stuff. A couple of mornings look clean, but there’s simply no push. There’s a slight flicker on Tuesday, September 1 morning with a 2ft easterly swell and a 10-second period, cross-off light breeze, but the energy is weak (120), and it’s barely surfable. This blank run lasts a full six days.

Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7 bring a spike in wind but it’s mostly cross-on or onshore and the swell is poor quality. A 4ft north-northeast windswell on Sunday afternoon with a 5-second period and fresh cross-on breeze – that’s no good for paddling, but if you’ve got a kite, the setup might be worth a look.

Now, here’s where it turns. Tuesday, September 8 starts to show a change. Morning has a clean, offshore SW breeze at 10 km/h with a 3ft northeast swell (6 seconds) – it’s small but clean, and the energy is weak (54). Not a standout, but a sign.

Wednesday, September 9 morning is our first real standout. We get a 5ft south-southeast swell with an 8-second period and a clean, moderate offshore wind from the west-southwest at 25 km/h. The combined energy is moderate (279) and for the first time in over a week, the conditions are labelled “expect good surf conditions.” That south-southeast direction is close to the optimum southeast swell direction for the point. The waves will be lined up, the wind will groom them, and the crowd is often here – expect some company, but the quality will be worth it. If you’re a beginner, this 5ft is right at your limit, so be careful.

Thursday, September 10 morning pushes up to 8ft from the southeast with a 7-second period and a clean cross-off breeze from the south-southwest. Energy is strong (484), but at that height, this is expert territory – too big for most. The period is short for the size, so it could be a bit lumpy. Afternoon has a cross-on element and similar size, so the morning window is the go.

Friday, September 11 morning offers another clean option: 6ft from the east-southeast, 7-second period, cross-off breeze, strong energy (418). That’s solid and rideable for intermediate to advanced surfers. Saturday, September 12 morning is glassy as it gets – no wind, just a slight air, with a 5ft east-southeast swell and moderate energy (234). That glassy surface will make for some silky smooth waves, but the period is only 7 seconds, so the wave quality will be more about the clean face than any deep power.

Sunday, September 13 morning rounds it out with another clean 5ft from the east-southeast, cross-off breeze, and moderate energy (214). A consistent end to a much better second week.

Overall, the first eight days are a write-off – you’re better off doing maintenance or going for a paddle. The second week, from September 9 onward, delivers cleaner, bigger, and more consistent surf. The best day on offer is Wednesday, September 9 morning – the first proper pulse with good offshore wind and a swell angle that suits the headland. It’s not huge, but it’s quality. The glassy Saturday morning on the 12th is also a beauty if you can get out early.

Water temp at Alexandra Headland is around average for this time of year – nothing unusual.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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0
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1
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0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.8
SE
5
1
ESE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.8
SE
7
1.7
SE
6
1.3
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.4
SE
6
0.7
E
6
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.6
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
NNE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
35
63
89
275
226
128
80
127
35
50
50
46
47
45
42
34
54
37
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
S
25
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
E
10
NW
5
NW
15
NNE
10
NW
10
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:27AM1.51m
8:44PM1.81m
9:03AM1.57m
9:17PM1.74m
9:41AM1.61m
9:51PM1.64m
10:23AM1.62m
10:29PM1.50m
11:13AM1.60m
11:12PM1.35m
12:16PM1.57m
00:06AM1.19m
Low Tide
2:33AM0.23m
2:24PM0.20m
3:02AM0.21m
3:03PM0.23m
3:33AM0.21m
3:44PM0.30m
4:06AM0.23m
4:30PM0.40m
4:44AM0.27m
5:26PM0.53m
5:28AM0.32m
6:40PM0.65m
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6:03
6:03
6:01
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6:00
5:58
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5:32
5:32
5:34
5:34
5:34
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Temp °C
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
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22
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18
25
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20
Feels °C
17
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22
19
17
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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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