Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Issued: 3 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
20.1° C

1.5°C colder than average for this time of year

Alexandra Headland surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,422 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag up ahead, with a solid pulse of swell mid-week, but plenty of flat spells to work around. The standout window is shaping up for Wednesday morning through Friday afternoon.

We start with a bit of a slow start. Tuesday morning is offering up some 6 ft SE swell (646 combined energy), but with a stiff 16 mph cross-off breeze, it’s not going to be pretty. Pretty marginal and only for the keen. The afternoon stays similar, dropping to 467 energy – not worth paddling for.

Wednesday 8 July kicks things up a notch. Morning swell hits 7 ft from the SE with a solid 12-second period (1208 energy) but still a cross-off breeze. A bit lumpy, but if you’re experienced, there’s power there. The afternoon pushes to 7 ft with 11-second period and 1245 energy. It’s messy though, with 19 mph cross-off. Only for the strong paddlers.

Thursday 9 July morning has the biggest swell we’ll see – 8 ft SE, 11-second period, and a chunky 1986 combined energy. That’s a lot of water moving. With S winds at 12 mph cross-off, it’s still a bit rough, but for experienced surfers only. The afternoon drops back to 6 ft, still with 12 mph cross-off.

Then comes Friday 10 July afternoon – this is your pick of the week. Swell bumps up to 6 ft from the SE, 10-second period (1043 energy), and with a gentle SSE breeze at only 9 mph, conditions clean right up. This is the one to aim for at Alexandra Headland – exposed to that SE swell, and with crowds ‘often’ around, you’ll have company, but it’ll be worth it. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.

After Friday, things drop off hard. Saturday 11 July is tiny and Sunday morning has a small 3 ft ESE swell with glassy conditions, but it’s not going to get the heart racing. Monday 13 July morning has a nice 9 mph offshore from the SW and 2 ft – small and clean, but only for a longboard or a beginner session.

From Tuesday 14 July right through to Sunday 19 July, it’s mostly flat or very small – nothing above 3 ft and mostly poor conditions. A long gap of very little surf.

Then we get a little flicker on Sunday 19 July morning – 4 ft from the ENE, 7-second period, and glassy conditions. It’s a short-period swell, so won’t have much push, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s clean. Monday 20 July has offshore WSW winds both morning and afternoon with 3 ft from the ENE – again small but clean.

That’s about it. The real highlight is Friday afternoon 10 July – go get some if you can.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
1.4
SE
12
1.8
SE
8
2.2
SE
11
1.2
ESE
12
1.1
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.6
SE
6
0.8
SE
10
1.3
SE
10
1.7
SSE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
1
ESE
12
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.4
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
393
424
558
400
1226
371
278
716
220
117
322
610
157
115
265
186
146
90
63
56
20
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSE
15
S
20
S
25
SSE
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
S
10
E
10
WNW
0
NW
10
NE
10
WSW
10
SW
15
SE
10
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
off
off
cross
off
High Tide
1:20PM1.35m
1:15AM1.47m
2:32PM1.44m
2:18AM1.38m
3:44PM1.57m
3:30AM1.31m
4:49PM1.72m
4:41AM1.29m
5:48PM1.88m
5:45AM1.30m
6:42PM2.02m
6:43AM1.33m
7:33PM2.11m
Low Tide
7:07PM0.66m
7:54AM0.43m
8:31PM0.71m
8:51AM0.40m
9:59PM0.70m
9:51AM0.35m
11:15PM0.64m
10:50AM0.28m
00:20AM0.56m
11:47AM0.22m
1:17AM0.47m
12:40PM0.16m
2:08AM0.40m
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
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5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
 mm
1
2
2
1
2
4
Temp °C
19
19
16
17
18
16
18
18
16
17
17
16
18
17
16
20
18
17
18
18
16
Feels °C
14
14
12
13
13
12
14
14
13
13
14
14
16
15
15
18
16
15
14
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
12
0.5
E
12
1.4
SE
12
1.2
SE
12
0.2
E
15
1.2
ESE
12
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.4
ESE
13
1.2
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
1
ESE
12
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
113
72
558
400
19
371
278
145
117
70
338
157
115
265
186
146
90
63
56
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
12
0.1
NE
9
0.4
SE
14
0.3
ESE
14
0.4
ESE
12
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.1
E
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
8
0.3
ESE
10
Energy kJ
50
3
46
36
60
105
65
2
4
1
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
14
0.3
ESE
15
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
36
43
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
1.9
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
2.2
SE
11
1.7
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.8
SE
11
1.6
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.3
SE
10
1.7
SSE
11
0.3
SW
3
0.2
S
3
Energy kJ
393
424
362
395
1226
279
164
716
220
102
322
610
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
5
3
2
3
2
3
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
32
166
166
2
171
1
1
33
2
2
1
0
0
32
0
0
5
0
0
1
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
3
2
3
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
7
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
2
2
2
3
1
9
1
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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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.

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