Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 2,741 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alexandra Headland in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us.
First up, the water temperature is sitting at about 69°F, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – no major surprises there.
Right now, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The surf is not really on for the first chunk of the period. We’re looking at a gap of about 10 days before anything worth getting wet for shows up. The early stuff is all marginal, with a heap of wind and lumpy conditions that just aren’t going to deliver.
The first real chance of a decent wave rolls in around Thursday the 23rd of July. Alexandra Headland (Sunshine Coast) is the only spot on the cards, and it’s a consistent beginner-friendly beach and point setup. The swell drops to a more manageable 4ft, coming from the east with a 9-second period. The wind is light, swinging from the south at 6 to 9 mph, keeping it clean and cross-off. The energy is weak (around 276), so it’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be surfable and tidy. This is a solid option for the less experienced crew or anyone wanting a gentle, clean paddle without the drama.
Now, if you’re after a standout, you’ve got to look at Saturday the 19th of July. The swell jacks up to 12ft from the southeast, with a 10-second period. That’s a fair bit of juice – the combined energy hits 1991, which is strong. You’ll want to be an experienced surfer for this one, as it’s over the 8ft mark. The wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 22 mph, which is a fresh breeze, but it should keep the surface clean. It’s a powerful, chunky day, and the point at Alexandra Headland will handle that southeast swell nicely. Just be aware, it’s a big, raw ocean out there, so leave the foam boards at home.
The rest of the second week is pretty ordinary. The swell fades, the wind gets messy, and by the time we hit the 29th, we’re looking at knee-high dribble with glassy conditions but no push. There’s a little spike of long-period energy on the 30th, but it’s tiny and not worth getting excited about.
Overall, if you’re keen, pencil in the 23rd for a clean, easy session, or the 19th if you’re feeling brave and want some real power. That Saturday is the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 530 | 532 | 724 | 256 | 331 | 362 | 519 | 1902 | 2523 | 1967 | 1701 | 1839 | 1913 | 1623 | 1461 | 1176 | 878 | 767 | 539 | 431 | 364 |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:07PM1.38m | 2:29AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:16PM0.79m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | SE 9 | E 20 | E 18 | E 17 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 519 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 354 | 269 | 539 | 431 | 364 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | ESE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SW 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 530 | 532 | 724 | 256 | 331 | 362 | 16 | 1902 | 2523 | 1967 | 1701 | 1839 | 1913 | 1623 | 1461 | 1176 | 878 | 767 | 485 | 241 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 440 | 615 | 596 | 33 | 770 | 166 | 793 | 915 | 440 | 749 | 596 | 487 | 308 | 308 | 171 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 2 | 0 |
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