Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, this is a pretty grim run for Alexandra Headland. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, with only a few fleeting moments that might be worth a paddle. The first week is a write-off for anything decent, and the second week only offers a little glimmer of hope.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Tuesday morning, August 25th. The swell is only 3 ft easterly at 8 seconds and the energy is weak (145). But, the wind is glassy, and that’s a major positive. You’ll find clean, small waves. It’s not going to be a classic, but for a beginner looking for a safe, gentle session, it’s the best you’ll see for a while. Don’t expect any power or push.

Wednesday morning, August 26th, is a similar story. The swell has dropped to 3 ft from the ENE at 8 seconds (120 energy), but again, we have glassy conditions. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The water temperature is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

Then we hit a dead zone. From Thursday, August 27th, right through to the start of September, it’s a barrage of poor surf or marginal conditions. The swell picks up a bit at the end of August, hitting 7 ft from the ESE on Monday, August 31st, but the wind is a messy cross-shore mess. That’s a lot of water moving around with no shape to it – more of a washing machine than a wave. The energy is moderate (435), but it’s just junk.

The one standout of the entire 16-day window is Wednesday morning, September 2nd. The swell is solid at 6 ft from the east (8 seconds), and the energy is building to strong (422). More importantly, the wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSE, cleaning up the face nicely. This is the best call you’ll get. The setup is a beach and point, so that longer period (8 seconds) will offer some decent lines, especially for a point break. It’s not a huge swell, so it’s not too big for most intermediates, but it’s enough to get a proper wave. The crowd situation at Alexandra Headland can be "often" busy, so expect some company.

After that, it tails off again. The swell drops back to 2 ft by the 6th and 7th, and the wind turns onshore again. The second week is a slow fade.

So, to sum it up: don’t hold your breath for the first week. The only real standout is Wednesday morning, September 2nd. It’s not a classic, but it’s the cleanest, most powerful option we’ve got. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for scraps.

Rusty.

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