Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 3,621 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, we’ve got a mixed bag coming up for Alexandra Headland. The next few days are a bit of a write-off, but there’s a glimmer of hope later on. The water temp is sitting around 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The first decent window we see is actually on Thursday the 23rd of July. The swell is from the east at 5ft, with a period of 10 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, so the waves will have some push and shape. Winds are light and cross-off, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is moderate (480). It’s not a massive day, but it’s the best we’ve got for a while. Expect crowds here often, as it’s a consistent spot.
Before that, from Wednesday the 15th right through to Saturday the 25th of July, it’s mostly a mess. We’ve got a lot of cross-off and cross-shore winds, and the swell is either too small or too junky with short periods. There’s a big pulse of SE swell arriving around the 18th-20th, pushing 10ft to 13ft, but it’s accompanied by strong winds and a lot of cross-chop. That much size, with a period of 10-11 seconds, will be dumping hard and straight on the beach break, making it only for experts and likely more suited to the kite surfers than us paddle guys.
The real standout is Thursday the 30th of July. It’s a morning session, with a 5ft east-southeast swell, period of 7 seconds (so a bit short period), but winds are light and cross-off, keeping it clean. The combined energy is moderate (237). It’s not a classic, and the swell direction is a bit off the optimum, but it’s the best on offer after a long gap. The crowds will still be a factor, as this spot is consistent.
So, in short: don’t bother until the 23rd, and even then keep your expectations in check. The 30th morning is your best bet for a fun, clean session. The long gaps between good surf are a bit of a drag, but that’s the coast for you.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 440 | 464 | 528 | 434 | 278 | 311 | 432 | 612 | 1778 | 2131 | 1629 | 1448 | 2292 | 2574 | 3621 | 2819 | 1733 | 1282 | 913 | 627 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:07PM2.12m | 9:17AM1.41m | 9:52PM2.04m | 10:06AM1.41m | 10:35PM1.91m | 10:57AM1.40m | 11:18PM1.74m | 11:51AM1.37m | 00:00AM1.57m | 12:50PM1.35m | 00:42AM1.40m | 1:58PM1.35m | 1:31AM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:42AM0.33m | 3:10PM0.17m | 4:26AM0.33m | 3:59PM0.25m | 5:09AM0.35m | 4:48PM0.37m | 5:51AM0.38m | 5:41PM0.50m | 6:35AM0.41m | 6:40PM0.63m | 7:20AM0.43m | 7:53PM0.74m | 8:09AM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 |
 | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | 5:15 |
mm | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | SE 9 | E 20 | E 18 | ESE 12 | E 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 12 | — | 612 | 7 | 7 | 111 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 501 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | E 21 | — | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | S 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | — | 32 | 29 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSW 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 73 | 440 | 464 | 528 | 434 | 278 | 311 | 432 | 28 | 1778 | 2131 | 1629 | 1448 | 2292 | 2574 | 3621 | 2819 | 1733 | 1282 | 913 | 627 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 212 | 166 | 440 | 596 | 33 | 33 | 793 | 166 | 800 | 887 | 793 | 816 | 816 | 487 | 308 | 308 | 171 | 171 | 33 | 33 | 1 |
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