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Alexandra Headland surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia
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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
25.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Friday (Apr 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 82 | 137 | 156 | 168 | 188 | 251 | 308 | 227 | 206 | 146 | 167 | 212 | 230 | 215 | 200 | 402 | 262 | 375 | 364 | 366 | 358 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:21PM 1.72 | 7:36AM 1.83 | 7:58PM 1.79 | 8:08AM 1.76 | 8:34PM 1.84 | 8:39AM 1.68 | 9:10PM 1.84 | 9:09AM 1.58 | 9:46PM 1.81 | 9:39AM 1.46 | 10:24PM 1.75 | 10:10AM 1.35 | 11:04PM 1.68 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:18PM 0.33 | 1:25AM 0.34 | 1:48PM 0.30 | 2:05AM 0.36 | 2:18PM 0.28 | 2:43AM 0.40 | 2:47PM 0.28 | 3:21AM 0.47 | 3:16PM 0.30 | 3:59AM 0.56 | 3:46PM 0.35 | 4:41AM 0.65 | 4:17PM 0.42 | ||||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - |
Rain (mm) | 3 | 5 | 5 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
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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.











