Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Alexandria Bay surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noosa - Alexandria Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Noosa - Alexandria Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - Alexandria Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Alexandria Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Howdy, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – for the next week and a half, Noosa’s Alexandria Bay is a total dud for a surf. The whole 16-day outlook is mostly a bust, but there’s a tiny window of hope right at the end.
From Thursday the 13th all the way to Saturday the 22nd, it’s a long stretch of poor surf. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, often a moderate to fresh breeze, and the swell is tiny and weak. The combined wave energy ranges from 41 to 578 (moderate), but most days it’s under 100 (weak). Swell heights barely top 3ft, and when they push to 6ft-8ft over the weekend of the 16th and into Monday the 17th, the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-onshore, making it lumpy and messy. The period is short, mostly 5-8 seconds, so there’s no real shape. Honestly, this is more of a kite-surfing scene than a surfer’s wave.
Even Sunday the 23rd morning only scrapes a “1” – you get a 3ft E swell with a 9-second period and a light offshore breeze from the NW, making it clean. The combined energy is 159 (moderate), but it’s still ordinary. Water temp is about average for the season.
Now, the one to keep an eye on – and the only real standout – is Monday the 24th morning. This is the best on offer. The swell is 4ft from the E with a 10-second period, the combined energy is 312 (moderate), and the wind is a light 15 km/h cross-offshore from the SW. That means clean, glassy conditions. The waves will have some push and form, though it’s still modest, so it’s fine for intermediates. The break is consistent, so you’ll get waves. Crowds are sometimes an issue at Alexandria Bay, so expect some company. The swell direction from the E is a good match for the break’s optimum S direction in terms of exposure, so it should line up nicely.
Tuesday the 25th morning is a decent backup: 4ft from the E, 9-second period, light cross-offshore wind from the SW, and combined energy of 201 (moderate). Clean again, but not quite the same quality as Monday.
After that, it fades into weak, wind-blown dribble through the end of the month. The long-range spots on the 24th and 25th are promising but less certain, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 60 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 34 | 66 | 92 | 60 | 80 | 161 | 245 | 226 | 167 | 437 | 574 | 697 | 520 | 406 | 416 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:18AM1.54m | 8:45PM2.04m | 9:01AM1.57m | 9:24PM1.94m | 9:44AM1.58m | 10:00PM1.81m | 10:26AM1.56m | 10:35PM1.65m | 11:10AM1.52m | 11:09PM1.49m | 11:58AM1.47m | 11:42PM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:31AM0.23m | 2:14PM0.11m | 3:09AM0.20m | 2:58PM0.15m | 3:46AM0.21m | 3:41PM0.24m | 4:21AM0.25m | 4:24PM0.37m | 4:55AM0.31m | 5:08PM0.52m | 5:29AM0.39m | 5:56PM0.68m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
Temp °C | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 8 | E 10 | E 14 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 13 |
| kJ | 60 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | — | E 14 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 34 | 66 | 92 | 60 | 80 | 161 | 245 | 226 | 167 | 437 | 574 | 697 | 520 | 406 | 416 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 196 | 203 | 50 | 203 | 409 | 198 | 203 | 203 | 1 | 256 | 203 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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