
Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 6,236 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s look at what’s coming up for Alexandra Headland. This spot is a beach and point setup, exposed to the swell and it’s generally a consistent break, so it’s a good place to keep an eye on.
Right now, the start of the window is a bit slow. We’ve got a small bump on Sunday morning, July 12th, with some waist-high 3ft swell from the ESE at 11 seconds. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is just a touch cooler than average for this time of year. The wind is a cross-off at 9 mph, keeping things reasonably clean. The combined wave energy is moderate (202). It’s a "good surf" call, but it’s not a standout. The afternoon drops off, so don’t expect much after lunch.
Monday the 13th is even smaller. The morning has a clean 2ft from the ESE, but the energy is weak (64). It’s surfable but very ordinary. The rest of the week through to Wednesday the 15th is pretty flat. We’re looking at a few days of tiny, unremarkable waves.
Now, here’s the real story. Things start to fire up on Thursday the 16th. The morning swell jumps to 5ft from the SSE, and the energy is moderate (357). But the wind is a stiff cross-off at 16 mph, which makes it a bit of a handful. The afternoon is where it gets interesting: 7ft from the SSE with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is still strong at 22 mph. The energy is pumping (1004). This is a solid, powerful swell, but the wind is fresh. It’s a marginal call at best due to the wind.
Friday the 17th brings a risk of thunderstorms and a 10ft swell from the SE, but the wind is howling at 25 mph. The wave energy is high (995), but the wind is going to make it a messy, blown-out mess. This is not a paddle-friendly day. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing.
The biggest moment of the whole outlook comes on Saturday the 18th. The afternoon delivers a massive 16ft swell from the SE with a long period of 12 seconds. The wave energy is off the charts (9316). This is a true groundswell. A swell this size and period is only for experienced surfers. It’s going to be big, powerful, and the 12-second period means it’ll have real punch. The wind is still a strong cross-off at 22 mph, but with that much energy, it’s the standout. This is the best on offer, but it’s a serious, expert-only wave.
After that, the swell drops back down. Sunday the 19th still has a solid 10ft, but the wind is still up there. The energy is still strong (3119), but the conditions are marginal. The following week sees a slow decline. Monday the 20th has 7ft from the ESE, and by Tuesday the 21st, we’re back to 4ft. The wind stays cross-off, keeping things clean, but the size drops. By Wednesday the 22nd, it’s down to 3ft, and the energy is low (271). The rest of the week is a slow fade into small, ordinary surf.
The standout is Saturday the 18th afternoon. That 16ft, 12-second groundswell with massive energy (9316) is the big one. It’s a powerful, long-period swell that will be best handled at a point or reef, but here at the headland, it’s going to be a heavy, expert-only session. The wind is strong, but the sheer size of the swell is the main event.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
183 | 138 | 86 | 60 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 340 | 331 | 970 | 342 | 359 | 989 | 1404 | 1682 | 6236 | 2599 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | 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 |
High Tide | 6:42PM2.02m | 6:43AM1.33m | 7:33PM2.11m | 7:36AM1.37m | 8:21PM2.14m | 8:27AM1.40m | 9:07PM2.12m | 9:17AM1.41m | 9:52PM2.04m | 10:06AM1.41m | 10:35PM1.91m | 10:57AM1.40m | 11:18PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:47AM0.22m | 1:17AM0.47m | 12:40PM0.16m | 2:08AM0.40m | 1:32PM0.12m | 2:56AM0.35m | 2:22PM0.13m | 3:42AM0.33m | 3:10PM0.17m | 4:26AM0.33m | 3:59PM0.25m | 5:09AM0.35m | 4:48PM0.37m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | E 18 |
183 | 138 | 86 | 60 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 26 | 34 | 24 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1192 | 2444 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | NE 9 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | — | — | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | ESE 14 | — |
16 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 636 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 9 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 43 | 340 | 331 | 970 | 342 | 359 | 989 | 1404 | 1682 | 6236 | 2599 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 426 | 82 | 16 | 159 | 159 | 426 | 596 | 166 | 32 | 962 | 800 | 800 | 793 | 793 | 715 | 793 | 596 |
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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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