Surf Forecasts:
Alexandra Headland surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 3,198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s 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 4.0m 10s 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alexandra Headland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna lie to you – the first few days are pretty ordinary. We’ve got tiny, weak swell and cross-off breezes that just aren’t making anything worthwhile. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are write-offs for a proper paddle. Friday the 17th is no better, still poor conditions. Things start to get a bit more interesting from Saturday the 18th, but it’s still messy.
The real standout for the whole 16-day window is going to be Alexandra Headland (Sunshine Coast) on Wednesday the 22nd of July. The morning is looking the best of the whole run. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the east, with a period of 10 seconds, giving it decent shape and energy. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the southeast, so the face will be clean. The combined energy (728) is moderate, so there’s enough push for a fun session. This is for the experienced crowd, but it’s the pick of the bunch.
The run-up to that is a bit of a rollercoaster. Saturday the 18th has a lumpy 7ft to 10ft SE swell, but with strong side winds, it’s going to be a battle. Sunday the 19th sees even bigger swell – up to 12ft from the SE – but those winds are still cross-off and strong, making it a real handful. Monday the 20th is the biggest of the run, with a 13ft ESE swell pumping in with a long 11-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, creating a lumpy chop. The energy is massive (3197), so if you’re a expert and don’t mind the mess, it’s there, but it’s not clean.
After the 22nd, it settles down. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th have clean, smaller waves in the 5ft to 5ft range with light winds – good for a longboard or a beginner session. The energy drops right off after that, Saturday the 25th is poor, and Sunday the 26th is marginal. The final few days, Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th, offer a shot at some clean but weak 6ft to 3ft waves, but the energy is fading fast.
Water temp at Alex Headland is sitting at 69°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
So, to wrap it up: if you want the best, aim for Wednesday the 22nd morning. The 20th is for the hardcore, and the 23rd to 24th are your mellow options. The rest is a bit of a gamble.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 9 | 504 | 418 | 620 | 543 | 337 | 284 | 456 | 817 | 1975 | 2653 | 1857 | 1942 | 2833 | 3197 | 2595 | 1873 | 1300 | 1020 | 696 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:07PM2.12m | 9:17AM1.41m | 9:52PM2.04m | 10:06AM1.41m | 10:35PM1.91m | 10:57AM1.40m | 11:18PM1.74m | 11:51AM1.37m | 00:00AM1.57m | 12:50PM1.35m | 00:42AM1.40m | 1:58PM1.35m | 1:31AM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:22PM0.13m | 3:42AM0.33m | 3:10PM0.17m | 4:26AM0.33m | 3:59PM0.25m | 5:09AM0.35m | 4:48PM0.37m | 5:51AM0.38m | 5:41PM0.50m | 6:35AM0.41m | 6:40PM0.63m | 7:20AM0.43m | 7:53PM0.74m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | SE 10 | E 20 | — | E 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 64 | 281 | 817 | 7 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 296 | 353 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SW 4 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 53 | 504 | 418 | 620 | 543 | 337 | 284 | 456 | 17 | 1975 | 2653 | 1857 | 1942 | 2833 | 3197 | 2595 | 1873 | 1300 | 1020 | 696 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 426 | 212 | 166 | 440 | 994 | 33 | 553 | 706 | 166 | 750 | 750 | 800 | 816 | 816 | 487 | 308 | 224 | 171 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
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