Noosa - Alexandria Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this 16-day window for Noosa’s Alexandria Bay is a real mixed bag, and for the most part, it’s a quiet one. We’ve got a big patch of nothing to start, so don’t get your hopes up for the next week or so. There’s a couple of promising windows late in the run, but they’re a fair way off, so keep that in mind.

We kick off with a blank stretch. From Thursday the 30th of July right through until Sunday the 2nd of August, it’s all “poor surf conditions” – tiny, messy waves with choppy cross-shore winds. The water temp at Alex is sitting at about 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing weird there. You’ll be lucky to find a ripple worth paddling for. That stretch of no-go runs for nearly five days.

Monday the 3rd of August brings a flicker of life. Morning session looks the best of the early run, with a clean 3ft SE swell, period around 13 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, meaning better shaped waves but longer waits between sets. Winds are light and cross-offshore from the SSW, so it’ll be smooth. The combined wave energy is moderate (270), so there’s some push. Still, it’s not exactly firing, but it’s surfable. Afternoon gets messy again.

Tuesday the 4th of August morning is glassy – a rare treat. Swell drops to 2ft from the SE with a short 9-second period, so it’s weak and a bit fat. Energy is low (83). It’s more of a longboard cruiser session than anything exciting.

Then we hit another long, quiet patch. From Tuesday afternoon through to Monday the 10th of August, it’s mostly poor or ordinary. Winds are rubbish, swells are tiny – under 3ft – with short periods. The 5th of August morning is clean with a light offshore, but the swell is only 3ft from the east at 8 seconds. Not worth rushing for.

Now, here’s where it gets a bit more interesting – but we’re looking a long way ahead. Wednesday the 12th of August morning: get excited. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the SE, period of 9 seconds, and clean conditions with a cross-offshore SSW breeze at 15 mph. That’s a moderate breeze, but it’s blowing offshore, so the face will be clean. The combined energy is strong (736), so there’s real grunt. This is your standout. It’s a proper size – over 8ft, so this is strictly for experienced surfers. Beginners, stay on the sand. The swell direction is SE, which works well for Alex’s exposed setup. Crowds at Alex are “sometimes” – so you might have company, but it won’t be a circus. This one is the pick of the whole forecast.

Thursday the 13th of August morning is another decent option: 4ft SE swell, period 8 seconds, and clean with a light cross-offshore SSW wind. Energy is moderate (232). It’s smaller, so more manageable, but still good fun.

After that, it fades again. Friday the 14th of August morning is glassy but tiny – 2ft east swell with a long 12-second period. That groundswell will be super clean but small and slow. A longboard or a fish will be your friend.

Overall, the real highlight is Wednesday the 12th of August. Mark it in your calendar. Until then, it’s a waiting game. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though – it tends not to stay flat forever around here.

Rusty.

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