Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with 544 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Alexandra Headland.
This forecast is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a decent pulse of swell rolling in from the east to start, but it’s not without its quirks. The opening window on Tuesday the 21st looks a bit rough with a cross-shore wind and a lumpy 7 ft east swell. The energy is moderate (767), but the quality is just not there. You’ll be battling the chop.
The standout window is hands-down Wednesday morning, July 22. The swell drops a touch to 5 ft from the east, but the wind swings light and cross-offshore from the SSE. That’s the combo for clean, workable lines. The energy is still solid (601), and the conditions are set to be very good. If you can get out there early, that’s the one.
Thursday morning the 23rd looks glassy and clean with a 4 ft east swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so the waves will be a bit weaker and more disorganised. Good for a longboard or a fun shortboard, but don’t expect any big pits.
The rest of the run is pretty average. We get a spike of 7 ft on Friday afternoon the 24th, but it’s a short-period SE windswell with a 16 mph cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (366), but the quality is poor. That’s more of a kite-surfing session than a paddle session.
After that, late July and the start of August are a real struggle. Swell drops to knee-high or below, and the waves are mostly ordinary or poor. There’s a long gap with very little to offer until the 5th of August, when a small 3 ft easterly swell comes in with a clean offshore WSW wind. The waves will be tiny, but if you’re desperate for a paddle and the wind is right, it might be worth a look.
Water temp is sitting at 69°, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year, but it’s nothing to worry about—just throw a spring suit on.
So to wrap it up: Wednesday morning, July 22, is your best shot. Get in the water then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 767 | 544 | 417 | 357 | 304 | 204 | 165 | 157 | 100 | 321 | 192 | 265 | 113 | 63 | 42 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 31 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:31AM1.26m | 3:07PM1.38m | 2:29AM1.15m | 4:10PM1.44m | 3:35AM1.09m | 5:04PM1.53m | 4:37AM1.08m | 5:49PM1.62m | 5:32AM1.10m | 6:29PM1.71m | 6:19AM1.15m | 7:05PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:53PM0.74m | 8:09AM0.44m | 9:16PM0.79m | 9:02AM0.44m | 10:33PM0.77m | 9:55AM0.41m | 11:35PM0.72m | 10:44AM0.37m | 00:23AM0.64m | 11:30AM0.33m | 1:03AM0.56m | 12:13PM0.29m | 1:38AM0.48m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 767 | 378 | 417 | 357 | 304 | 204 | 165 | 157 | 100 | 11 | 92 | 178 | 113 | 63 | 42 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | ESE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 11 | E 13 | ESE 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 12 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 177 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 13 | — | SE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 10 | — | SE 14 | NE 7 | E 10 | SSE 7 | SE 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | — | 29 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | SSW 2 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 544 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 321 | 192 | 265 | — | — | — | 10 | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 171 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 161 | 171 | 161 |
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