Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
19.9° C
1.1° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 185 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alexandra Headland in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The next 16 days at Alexandra Headland are a real mix bag.

We’re looking at small, east-northeast swell for most of the period, with period hanging around 7 to 9 seconds – so it’s short-period wind swell. That’s not going to hold much punch, but when the wind lines up, there’s still fun little waves to be had. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

Right now, Saturday morning is the most promising early window. The swell is a clean 3ft from the east, with glassy conditions – that’s a rare treat. Light SSW winds at just 3 mph, and combined swell energy sitting at 105 (weak, but clean). That’s the best of the first few days.

Sunday sees a drop to 3ft and cross-off SSE winds in the morning – still rideable. But by Sunday afternoon it gets messy with cross-shore wind, and the conditions slide. That theme sticks: Monday and Tuesday mornings have some glimmers – Tuesday morning has glassy skies and 3ft from the east-northeast, with combined energy up to 155 (still light to moderate). Something’s there for a quick session if you’re keen.

Then things pick up Thursday the 27th of August morning. The swell pushes up to 5ft from the east-northeast. The combined energy jumps to 411 (moderate), and it’s clean with cross-off winds. This is the first standout. Not huge, but the quality is there.

Friday the 28th morning repeats the trick: 4ft, clean cross-off, energy at 219. And Saturday the 29th morning is the same story: 5ft, glassy cross-off winds, energy at 245. That run from Thursday to Saturday mornings is your best stretch. Early starts, clean lines, small but workable. Those are the days.

After that, things get rougher. Sunday the 30th through the first few days of September bring rain, onshore flow, and a jump in size up to 6ft, but with short 6 to 8 second periods and cross winds – that’s messy. The setup looks more like a kite session than a paddle surf, especially with that 6ft ESE wind swell on Sunday afternoon.

But then Wednesday the 2nd of September morning pops up. Swell at 6ft from the east, period 7 seconds, combined energy of 521 (strong). Light cross-off winds, clean conditions. That’s a serious window for bigger, stronger waves. But it’s only the morning window – by afternoon, wind ramps hard.

After the 2nd, it’s back to small, choppy surf through to the 6th of September, waves dropping to 2ft by the last day.

Overall, the standout is the Thursday 27th through Saturday 29th mornings – clean, moderate energy, fun little waves. And the Wednesday 2nd morning for the bigger set. Everything else is picky.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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109
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91
105
167
172
155
118
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145
76
143
135
109
93
109
113
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
5
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0
ENE
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E
15
NE
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SSE
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NE
20
NE
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:36PM1.46m
4:27AM0.97m
5:23PM1.55m
5:23AM1.05m
6:01PM1.64m
6:07AM1.14m
6:36PM1.73m
6:45AM1.24m
7:09PM1.80m
7:20AM1.34m
7:40PM1.84m
7:53AM1.43m
8:12PM1.84m
Low Tide
11:23PM0.67m
10:18AM0.45m
00:04AM0.57m
11:10AM0.39m
00:38AM0.48m
11:54AM0.33m
1:08AM0.39m
12:33PM0.27m
1:36AM0.32m
1:10PM0.22m
2:04AM0.26m
1:47PM0.20m
2:33AM0.23m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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