
Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SE swell with 1,498 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening for Alexandra Headland over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’ve got some swell rolling in, but honestly, the conditions are pretty average. The first few days from Sunday the 5th into Tuesday the 8th are looking marginal at best. We’ve got a consistent SE swell, but the wind is a persistent cross-off from the SSE and south, blowing at 15-19 mph. That’s not going to give you clean lines. The swell is building from 5 ft up to about 8 ft, but the period is short – just 6 to 8 seconds – so the waves will be a bit crumbly and messy. The combined energy is moderate, hitting between 259 and 681. This isn’t a beginner-friendly window either; with swell over 5 ft and those winds, it’s going to be a bit of a wrestle. Honestly, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing setup than a good paddle day.
The first real standout comes in on Wednesday the 8th. The morning offers a solid 7 ft swell from the SE, and the period jumps to a long 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy, with combined energy reaching a strong 1914. The wind is still a cross-off at 16 mph, but the wave quality will be much better thanks to that long period. However, keep in mind that at 7 ft, this is entering expert-only territory. The long period also means it’ll be breaking a bit more straight across the beach, but the point section at Alexandra Headland should handle it nicely.
Another brief window worth a look is Friday the 10th. The afternoon shapes up nicely with a 6 ft SE swell at a 10-second period (moderate energy at 815) and the wind drops to a light 6 mph cross-off. That’ll clean things up. It’s not a huge standout, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see for a while.
After that, the surf fades significantly. From Sunday the 12th through to the end of the forecast, we’re looking at small, weak swell – mostly under 3 ft – with very low combined energy (often under 100). The wind does turn offshore or light occasionally, but with tiny waves, there’s not much to work with. There’s a noticeable gap of several days with no real recommendations from the 12th to the 16th, and then it picks up a little on Friday the 17th with a 4 ft swell, but the period is only 6 seconds and the wind is cross-off, so it’s still pretty ordinary.
So, if you’re looking for the best of the bunch, Wednesday morning July 8th is the one to circle – big swell, long period, and that point break setup will be the standout. Friday afternoon July 10th is a quieter but cleaner option for those who want a more manageable size. Everything else in the second week is small and inconsistent, so don’t get your hopes up too high.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
139 | 136 | 196 | 440 | 472 | 588 | 559 | 403 | 477 | 929 | 1167 | 914 | 384 | 278 | 716 | 167 | 638 | 546 | 331 | 196 | 145 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on |
High Tide | 11:00PM1.76m | 11:25AM1.26m | 11:39PM1.67m | 12:17PM1.30m | 00:23AM1.57m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:40AM0.45m | 5:07PM0.50m | 6:19AM0.45m | 6:01PM0.58m | 7:03AM0.45m | 7:07PM0.66m | 7:54AM0.43m | 8:31PM0.71m | 8:51AM0.40m | 9:59PM0.70m | 9:51AM0.35m | 11:15PM0.64m | 10:50AM0.28m | ||||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
— | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 15 | ESE 14 | E 14 | ESE 13 | E 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 15 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 |
139 | 116 | 58 | 39 | 143 | 93 | 58 | 72 | 78 | 929 | 741 | 125 | 384 | 278 | — | 167 | 309 | 269 | 331 | 196 | 145 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | — | E 11 | — | — | ESE 12 | NE 9 | — | E 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 |
11 | 7 | 9 | — | 9 | — | — | 49 | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — |
93 | 136 | 196 | 440 | 472 | 588 | 559 | 403 | 477 | 627 | 1167 | 914 | 207 | 136 | 716 | 151 | 638 | 546 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 171 | 33 | 32 | 308 | 924 | 32 | 32 | 487 | 166 | 166 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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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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