Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 395 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Aug 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp at Alexandra Headland is sitting at 68°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – nothing drastic, just a little cooler than we’d expect.
The forecast period kicks off Thursday morning, 20 August, with a small spike of 6ft swell from the ESE, period around 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 676, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The wind is cross-shore and light, so it’s surfable but not exactly firing. The wave comment is cautious – marginal surf, questionable tide. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so if you’re just getting wet, it’s okay. After that, things drop off fast. From Thursday afternoon all the way through to the end of August, there’s a long stretch of poor surf conditions. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, with onshore or cross-onshore winds, and the combined energy is weak to moderate at best. Several days have scores of 0, meaning it’s really not worth paddling out.
There’s a gap of about a week with no real recommendations. The surf just doesn’t have any juice. Then, around Monday 31 August morning, we see a slight bump – 6ft from ENE with period 7 seconds, combined energy 279 – still moderate but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s choppy. The wave comment says poor for that day too.
The only bright spot that might be worth a look is way out on Thursday 3 September morning. The wind swings offshore from SSW at 6 mph, and the swell is tiny at 3ft from NNE with a period of only 5 seconds – so it’s weak, combined energy just 100. But the glassy offshore will make it clean, and it’s a beginner spot, so it’ll be small and manageable. Not a standout by any stretch, but the best of a pretty flat run.
If you’re a beginner, the early Thursday morning window might be your best bet, but don’t expect much. For the rest, it’s mostly a waiting game. This is a spot that can be consistent, but right now it’s in a quiet spell – forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 395 | 210 | 223 | 155 | 127 | 100 | 106 | 138 | 151 | 133 | 102 | 78 | 60 | 84 | 109 | 94 | 92 | 64 | 81 | 76 | 72 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:22PM1.35m | 1:26AM1.00m | 3:36PM1.38m | 3:07AM0.95m | 4:36PM1.46m | 4:27AM0.97m | 5:23PM1.55m | 5:23AM1.05m | 6:01PM1.64m | 6:07AM1.14m | 6:36PM1.73m | 6:45AM1.24m | 7:09PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:54PM0.80m | 8:02AM0.48m | 10:23PM0.76m | 9:15AM0.48m | 11:23PM0.67m | 10:18AM0.45m | 00:04AM0.57m | 11:10AM0.39m | 00:38AM0.48m | 11:54AM0.33m | 1:08AM0.39m | 12:33PM0.27m | 1:36AM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 154 | 210 | 223 | 155 | 127 | 100 | 106 | 138 | 151 | 133 | 102 | 78 | 60 | 84 | 109 | 94 | 92 | 64 | 81 | 76 | 72 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | E 14 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 6 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | NE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 127 | 53 | 86 | 20 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | E 14 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 10 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 5 | E 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | — | NNE 3 | — |
| kJ | 395 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 633 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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