
Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ESE swell with 215 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching this stretch of coast like a hawk. Alright, let’s be honest from the start: the next week is a bit of a write-off for anything decent. We’ve got a long gap of poor conditions before things start to look promising in the second week. The standout window is right at the end of the forecast, and it’s worth sticking around for.
The first real chance to get wet is this Friday morning, the 24th of July, at Alexandra Headland. It’s a beach and point break, exposed to the swell. We’re looking at ankle-to-knee high waves at 3ft coming from the east, with a short period of 8 seconds – so it’s weak and won't have much push. The combined swell energy is a weak 106. The wind is from the south at 15 km/h, blowing cross-offshore, which keeps the surface clean. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is about 2° cooler than average for this time of year, so it’s pretty normal. This is a beginner-friendly spot, but honestly, the surf is very ordinary. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.
After that, we hit a rough patch. From Friday afternoon right through to the end of July, the conditions are poor or marginal. The swell stays tiny, often under 3ft, or when it does bump up a bit, like on the 31st of July with 4ft from the southeast, the wind is strong at 25 km/h, and the quality is just not there. It’s a long stretch of days with scores of 0 or 1 – nothing worth paddling out for. The second week of August starts to show some life, but it’s still a waiting game.
Now, the real standout arrives on the 7th of August, a Friday morning. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Alex Headland will see a solid 7ft swell from the east-southeast, with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy reading is a massive 1600, indicating strong wave energy. The wind is from the south at 20 km/h, blowing cross-offshore, keeping the waves clean. This is a jump in size, so it’s for the more experienced crew – over 5ft can be too much for beginners. The long period means the waves will have real shape and power, perfect for the point break setup here. The morning looks the best, as the afternoon shifts to a cross-shore wind. The 8th of August, Saturday morning, is also a decent follow-up with 5ft from the east-southeast and a 13-second period, though the energy drops to 623. It’s still clean with cross-offshore winds.
The only other period of note is the 3rd and 4th of August, where we see swell building to 5ft and then 8ft, but the wind is strong and the conditions are still marginal. It’s not the best.
So, the summary: don’t waste your energy this week. The real standout is the 7th of August, Friday morning, at Alexandra Headland. It’s a long way off, so the forecast is promising but not set in stone. Still, if it holds, it’ll be the best session in the whole 16-day window. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 13 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
100 | 78 | 116 | 61 | 86 | 88 | 53 | 28 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 137 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:04PM1.53m | 4:37AM1.08m | 5:49PM1.62m | 5:32AM1.10m | 6:29PM1.71m | 6:19AM1.15m | 7:05PM1.79m | 7:02AM1.20m | 7:39PM1.85m | 7:40AM1.25m | 8:12PM1.89m | 8:18AM1.30m | 8:45PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35PM0.72m | 10:44AM0.37m | 00:23AM0.64m | 11:30AM0.33m | 1:03AM0.56m | 12:13PM0.29m | 1:38AM0.48m | 12:53PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.41m | 1:31PM0.23m | 2:43AM0.36m | 2:08PM0.22m | 3:14AM0.33m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | SE 4 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 7 |
100 | 78 | 116 | 61 | 86 | 88 | 53 | 28 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 23 | 20 | 33 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | — | E 9 | E 9 | SE 14 | SE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 11 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 14 |
3 | 10 | — | 39 | 36 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | NE 9 | — | SE 18 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | E 7 | S 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 14 | SE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 14 |
3 | 3 | — | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | S 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SW 2 | SSE 4 | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 6 |
3 | 51 | 112 | 53 | 43 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 8 | — | — | 3 | 53 | 68 | — | 137 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 143 | 161 | 161 | 0 | 16 | 171 | 82 | 436 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 2 |
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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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