
Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 1,166 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with ENE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alexandra Headland in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's coming up for Alexandra Headland over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. We've got a long stretch of poor surf conditions starting Monday the 7th and lasting all the way through to Monday the 14th. There's very little to get excited about during that time.
We do see a small window on Monday the 7th morning with some surfable but ordinary waves. You're looking at a 4 ft swell from the SE with a short 5-second period. The energy is moderate (112), but the cross-off wind from the SSE should keep the surface fairly clean. It's not going to be anything special, but if you're desperate, it's about the only option.
Then things go totally flat and messy for a solid week. The winds are mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the swell is tiny and weak. There's a moment on Thursday the 10th afternoon where a big 10 ft SE swell pops up with massive energy (1141), but it's accompanied by strong 35 km/h SSE cross-off winds and described as marginal. That's a whole lot of ocean moving, but it'll be a washing machine for a beginner spot like this. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most.
The real bright spot, and I mean the only standout in this whole outlook, comes on Tuesday the 15th. The morning session looks bloody beautiful. We've got a tiny 2 ft NE swell with an 8-second period and, get this, glassy conditions. The wind is from the NE at just 5 km/h, so it's dead calm. The wave energy is moderate (113) and the water temp is about average for this time of year. It's not going to be big, but for a beginner-friendly beach and point break like Alex, clean conditions on a 2 ft swell can be really fun. The only catch is that this break can get crowded often, so get down early.
After that, we're back to ordinary again through to the end of the forecast period. The 17th sees another glassy morning with a 2 ft ENE swell, but the energy is weak (61) and the period is short (6 seconds). It's surfable, but nothing to write home about. The rest is mostly onshore junk or tiny dribble.
So, to wrap it up: this is a lean run. Don't waste your time until Tuesday the 15th morning – that's your best bet by a long shot. The rest is either too small, too windy, or just plain messy. Hang in there, it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 5 | E 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 24 | 52 | 37 | 25 | 79 | 31 | 58 | 46 | 966 | 1109 | 483 | 478 | 416 | 450 | 297 | 415 | 230 | 207 | 181 | 143 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:28PM1.83m | 5:45AM1.27m | 6:18PM1.91m | 6:34AM1.41m | 7:02PM1.94m | 7:17AM1.53m | 7:42PM1.92m | 7:58AM1.62m | 8:19PM1.85m | 8:38AM1.67m | 8:53PM1.74m | 9:17AM1.67m | 9:25PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:35AM0.33m | 00:07AM0.39m | 11:37AM0.24m | 00:49AM0.29m | 12:29PM0.16m | 1:26AM0.22m | 1:17PM0.12m | 2:01AM0.17m | 2:00PM0.12m | 2:34AM0.16m | 2:42PM0.18m | 3:06AM0.17m | 3:23PM0.27m | 3:36AM0.20m | |||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 8 |
19 | 19 | 52 | 37 | 25 | 7 | 31 | 58 | 46 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 16 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 |
27 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 7 | E 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | E 20 | — |
3 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 5 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 6 | — | E 6 | NNW 3 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 |
67 | 24 | — | — | 28 | 79 | — | 16 | 1 | 966 | 1109 | 483 | 478 | 416 | 450 | 297 | 415 | 230 | 207 | 181 | 143 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 171 | 0 | 32 | 33 | 171 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 487 | 487 | 166 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 308 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
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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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