Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, looking at the next couple of weeks for Alexandra Headland. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a few times when the ocean might throw something your way, but don’t get too excited about most of it. The water temp is sitting where you’d expect for this time of year, so no shock there.

At the start, the first few days are pretty grim. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are just small, weak, and messy—cross-onshore winds, 2.6 ft to 3.6 ft of swell, and periods so short it’s like riding a washing machine. The combined energy is weak (58 to 134), so it’s a no-go for a paddle. Tuesday the 8th is even smaller (1.6 ft) and just as choppy.

Wednesday the 9th morning is where things finally look up a bit. There’s a 3.9 ft SE swell, period up to 9 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-offshore, so the surf is clean. The combined energy is moderate at 294, and it’s the best wave quality we see in the first week. The point break here can handle that swell, but it’s a beginner-friendly spot, so that 3.9 ft is perfect for a fun session. The crowds are often around, so expect company.

Thursday the 10th gets a bit wild. The morning is tiny (0.7 ft) and rainy, but by the afternoon a 8.2 ft SE swell rolls in, period only 7 seconds—short and punchy. The energy jumps to 618 (strong), and the wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. That’s a big step up; 8.2 ft is getting into expert territory for a beach and point setup, and with that short period, it’ll be a bit of a wall. Not for the faint-hearted.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th hold onto 4.9 ft to 5.6 ft SE swell, but the wind stays cross-off, so it’s clean. The combined energy is moderate-strong (278 to 353), but the wave state is “marginal” or “poor,” so it’s not a standout. Sunday the 13th sees a drop to 4.3 ft, and the energy goes down to 144, still clean in the morning but nothing special.

Then there’s a gap from Monday the 14th through to Wednesday the 16th—tiny, weak, and onshore. Don’t bother.

Thursday the 17th morning is the real standout. A 6.6 ft SE swell, period 7 seconds, sets up clean with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is 360 (strong). This is the best of the whole window—solid, clean, and punchy. It’s too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s a goer. The afternoon drops to 5.9 ft, still okay but with a cross-shore wind.

After that, Friday the 18th through to Monday the 21st is a write-off. Swell drops to 1.6 ft or less, period goes long (10 to 12 seconds) but the wind is onshore or cross-on, and the energy is weak (33 to 149). The long period might make it look pretty, but it’s just small and messy.

So, the pick is Wednesday the 9th morning for a fun, clean beginner session, and Thursday the 17th morning for the bigger, more powerful clean surf. Everything else is either too small, too messy, or too big.

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