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Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Sunshine Coast (38 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
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Alexandra Headland surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alexandra Headland surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
23.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Sunday (May 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 17th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 19th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 23rd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | |
211 | 268 | 405 | 690 | 750 | 840 | 840 | 787 | 861 | 865 | 630 | 484 | 408 | 287 | 244 | 246 | 207 | 171 | 143 | 1087 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:48PM2.09m | 7:51AM1.55m | 8:36PM2.14m | 8:39AM1.48m | 9:26PM2.14m | 9:30AM1.40m | 10:19PM2.09m | 10:26AM1.31m | 11:17PM2.00m | 11:32AM1.24m | 00:19AM1.89m | 12:49PM1.22m | 1:24AM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:12AM0.45m | 1:53PM0.20m | 3:06AM0.46m | 2:38PM0.22m | 4:03AM0.50m | 3:26PM0.28m | 5:03AM0.54m | 4:18PM0.36m | 6:10AM0.57m | 5:17PM0.46m | 7:18AM0.57m | 6:26PM0.56m | 8:21AM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 |
 | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | 5:04 |
2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 |
21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 12 | SE 10 |
 kJ | 211 | 268 | 405 | 495 | — | — | — | 787 | 861 | 865 | 630 | 484 | 408 | 287 | 244 | 246 | 207 | 171 | 143 | 319 | 188 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | S 10 | SE 17 | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 18 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 71 | 109 | 85 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 7 | ESE 17 | SE 17 | NE 10 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 33 | 73 | 5 | 28 | 46 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | SSE 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 690 | 750 | 840 | 840 | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 3 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 1087 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1 | 166 | 171 | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Sunshine Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Alexandra Headland, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sunshine Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Sunshine Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sunshine Coast which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.
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