Alexandra Headland Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.12° E

Alexandra Headland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alexandra Headland sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.8° 

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) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 3,413 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 20th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Alexandra Headland over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a rough start with some decent sized but messy swell, and then it fades into a long flat spell before a tiny whisper of life at the very end. The standout here is definitely the pulse of swell arriving Monday the 20th of July, but you’ll need to work for it.

The first real action kicks off Monday morning the 20th of July. Swell is pumping at 12 feet from the ESE with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 2733. That’s a lot of water moving, but the wind is a tough cross-shore SE breeze at 22 mph, leaving it lumpy and cross-chop. This is big, powerful surf, over 8 feet, so it’s really only for the experienced crew. The afternoon stays similar with 10 feet swell and 19 mph cross-shore wind, still messy. Not a day for beginners, and the cross-chop will make it a battle.

Tuesday the 21st of July drops a touch, with 8 feet ESE swell in the morning, period still 10 seconds, and a moderate cross-shore breeze at 12 mph. The energy is still moderate at 1064, but the cross-chop is there. The afternoon eases to 7 feet, and the wind stays cross-shore. Still on the bigger side, but a bit more manageable for strong intermediates.

Wednesday the 22nd of July sees the swell drop to 6 feet in the morning from the E with a 9-second period, and a light cross-shore ESE breeze at 6 mph. The energy is now moderate at 617. Afternoon drops to 5 feet. It’s cleaner but still cross-shore, and the swell is getting smaller. Not a standout.

Now, Thursday the 23rd of July morning is the pick of the early run. The swell is 4 feet from the E, period 8 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – zero wind, calm conditions. The water is about average for this time of year, no major anomaly. The combined energy is weak at 204, but the glassy conditions make it clean. It’s a small, clean wave, good for a longboard or a funboard. The afternoon turns onshore, so get in early.

From Friday the 24th of July onward, things fade fast. The swell drops under 3 feet, with weak energy and light winds, but the surf is too small to really get excited about. We have a significant gap from Friday afternoon all the way through to the end of the month, with mostly poor surf conditions and tiny waves. The morning of Saturday the 25th of July has a 3 feet ESE swell with a light offshore SW breeze at 3 mph, and it’s clean, but it’s barely a ripple. After that, it’s a desert.

The only glimmer at the very end of the outlook comes on Thursday the 31st of July. The morning shows a 2 feet SE swell with a very long 14-second period, and a light cross-offshore SSW breeze at 6 mph. The combined energy is weak at 134, but it’s clean. The afternoon is similar. This is a long-period groundswell, better suited to the point setup at Alex than a beach break, but the size is tiny. It’s surfable but very marginal. That’s it for the run.

So, bottom line: the best window is Thursday morning the 23rd of July for clean, glassy small waves. If you’re experienced and don’t mind the mess, Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st have size, but the wind will test you. The rest is a long, flat spell. It’s a quiet period for the coast, but forecasts can change, and it won’t stay this way forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ESE
11
3.5
ESE
10
3
ESE
10
3
ESE
10
2.4
ESE
10
2
E
10
1.9
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
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ENE
8
0.9
E
8
1
E
8
1
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3670
2733
2047
1768
1064
752
606
480
359
252
196
161
127
81
95
114
91
69
66
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
35
SE
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SE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
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0
WSW
10
ENE
10
WSW
15
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15
SE
10
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5
SW
10
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10
SW
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cross
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High Tide
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
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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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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