Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
20.6° C
0.6° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 3,342 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Alexandra Headland. Right now, we’ve got a solid pulse of swell rolling in, but it’s a tricky one. The first few days are going to be a battle with strong winds and a lot of water moving around. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The surf kicks off from Sunday the 19th of July, but it’s not a pretty picture. We’ve got a 13ft swell from the SE, with a period of 11 seconds, which is a nice long groundswell, and the combined energy is thumping at 3525 – that’s very strong. But the wind is howling from the SSE at 25 mph, a cross-off breeze. It’s clean, but that’s about the only positive. With that much size and power, this is for experts only, and the rain showers won’t make it any more pleasant. The wind stays strong into Monday the 20th, with a 13ft swell from the ESE and 22 mph cross-shore wind, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. Not worth paddling out. The swells are just too big and the wind is messy.

The real turning point comes on Thursday the 23rd of July. The morning glass-off with a WSW wind at 3 mph is a dream. The swell has dropped to a much more manageable 4ft from the E, period of 8 seconds, and combined energy is 216 – moderate wave energy. The conditions are glassy, clean, and the break is a beach and point setup, so it should offer some fun, friendly waves for beginners and intermediate surfers. The wind is light, the water is calm, and this is the standout session of the whole outlook. The afternoon builds a bit of a cross-on breeze, so get out early.

Saturday the 25th of July morning also looks promising. Another glassy morning with a SW wind at 3 mph, and a 5ft swell from the SE, period of 7 seconds, and combined energy of 394. It’s a smaller, short-period swell, so it’s a bit weaker, but the extremely clean conditions and the fact it’s a consistent, beginner-friendly break make it a solid option. The afternoon turns onshore, so again, get there early.

After that, the surf tapers off into very small, ordinary waves from the 26th of July onwards. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions with tiny swells, some cross-off winds, and very little energy – the combined energy drops to double digits and then just single digits. There’s a long gap from the 26th all the way through to the end of the outlook on the 3rd of August, with no worthwhile surf. The consistent nature of this spot usually means it won’t stay dead for long, but this run looks like a proper flat spell.

So, the best bet is the morning of Thursday the 23rd of July – glassy, clean, and a fun size that should suit everyone. And the morning of Saturday the 25th of July is a decent backup. Otherwise, the next two weeks are a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SE
11
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SE
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ESE
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ESE
10
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ESE
10
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10
2.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3525
3160
3300
3273
2250
1699
1153
826
539
459
343
283
205
165
130
117
494
183
227
121
104
Wind (km/h)
40
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
35
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
5
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WSW
10
E
10
SW
20
S
20
SE
10
SW
5
SW
10
ENE
15
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Wind State
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cross-off
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cross
cross
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High Tide
11:51AM1.37m
00:00AM1.57m
12:50PM1.35m
00:42AM1.40m
1:58PM1.35m
1:31AM1.26m
3:07PM1.38m
2:29AM1.15m
4:10PM1.44m
3:35AM1.09m
5:04PM1.53m
4:37AM1.08m
5:49PM1.62m
Low Tide
5:41PM0.50m
6:35AM0.41m
6:40PM0.63m
7:20AM0.43m
7:53PM0.74m
8:09AM0.44m
9:16PM0.79m
9:02AM0.44m
10:33PM0.77m
9:55AM0.41m
11:35PM0.72m
10:44AM0.37m
00:23AM0.64m
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 mm
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6
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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