Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a good look at what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, let’s be straight—this is a trip that’s going to test your patience. The first run of days is a proper struggle, with tiny, weak swell and nothing that’s really worth paddling out for. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent steamer if you’re hanging in there.

We’ve got a gap from now all the way through to the end of the week. There’s just nothing on offer—small, poor conditions, and the wind is messy. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th see a jump in swell size, but it’s short-period, wind-affected slop at 7 ft to 7 ft. The combined energy is moderate (364 to 492), but the quality is poor with strong cross-off winds. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th get a bit bigger—8 ft to 8 ft from the ESE with a period of 9 to 10 seconds. The energy is getting strong (1102 to 1194), but it’s still too rough for a good time. The wind is howling cross-off, and the conditions are marginal at best. This is only for the experienced crew, and even then, it’s a grind.

Now, Monday the 20th is where things start to look a little more interesting. The swell hangs around 8 ft to 8 ft from the ESE, period 10 seconds, and the combined energy is very strong (1329 to 1117). The wind is easing a touch, and the surf is cleaner. It’s still a big, powerful wave, but there’s a chance for a few good ones if you’re comfortable in that size.

The standout, and I mean the true standout, is Tuesday the 21st of July. The morning session is looking magic. The swell is 8 ft from the ESE, period 9 seconds, and the combined energy is massive at 1607—that’s a lot of power in the water. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the south, making for clean, open faces. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and the consistency at Alexandra Headland (a beach and point setup) is reliable. The optimum swell direction is SE, and this ESE swell is close enough to deliver some proper lines. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company, but the quality will be worth it.

After that, Wednesday the 22nd still has some decent sized 6 ft swell from the E, but the wind turns cross-on in the afternoon, so the morning is the pick. The following days into the second week drop off quickly in size and quality, with a few glassy, small days on Saturday the 25th (3 ft, glassy) that could be fun for a longboard if you’re desperate. But the real juice is that Tuesday.

So, bottom line: if you’ve got a window, make it Tuesday the 21st morning. The rest of the run is a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of waiting for the wind to play nice.

Rusty.

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