Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Alexandria Bay surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, ESE swell with 350 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - Alexandria Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Alexandria Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Grab a coffee, let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Noosa - Alexandria Bay.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn to start. For the first week and a half, we’re looking at a lot of small, messy conditions. The swell energy is weak, barely registering a pulse. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and uninviting. The water temp is sitting around 68°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you might want a spring suit.
Late on Wednesday, August 26, we get a brief glimmer. There’s a window with a light offshore wind out of the West in the morning, but the swell is tiny at 0.3 ft from the East with a long 15-second period. It’s clean, but there’s just nothing to ride.
The pattern of poor or marginal surf drags on through the rest of August and into the first days of September. The swell slowly builds, hitting around 6 ft to 8 ft by the end of the month, but the wind stays cross-onshore, and the wave comment just says "poor surf conditions." The combined energy climbs from 305 up to 604, but without the right wind, it’s just a washing machine.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday morning, September 2, is the standout moment. The forecast shows a 7 ft swell from the East with an 8-second period, but the real beauty is the wind: glassy. Dead calm. Zero wind. The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions," and with a combined energy of 537, there’s some proper grunt behind it. This is the one to circle. It’s a weekday, so crowds at Alexandria Bay might be less than a weekend, but it’s a consistent, exposed spot, so don’t be surprised if a few other keen locals have the same idea.
After that morning of glory, the wind swings back onshore, and the swell drops off a cliff into the first week of September, returning to those tiny, clean but unsurfable conditions.
So, to keep it simple: you’ve got a long quiet spell, then a single, beautiful window on the morning of September 2. That’s your best bet. The rest of the 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for a proper paddle.
Stay keen, and check the charts closer to that date.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SE 10 | S 6 | E 8 | SE 5 | E 15 | E 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 4 | 1 | 105 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 82 | 54 | 66 | 82 | 193 | 72 | 72 | 82 | 120 | 138 | 277 | 295 | 293 | 247 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:57PM1.71m | 6:03AM1.23m | 6:31PM1.79m | 6:42AM1.32m | 7:04PM1.85m | 7:17AM1.41m | 7:36PM1.88m | 7:51AM1.49m | 8:08PM1.89m | 8:25AM1.56m | 8:41PM1.85m | 9:01AM1.62m | 9:14PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:02AM0.56m | 00:35AM0.62m | 11:48AM0.49m | 1:05AM0.53m | 12:29PM0.42m | 1:33AM0.44m | 1:07PM0.36m | 2:01AM0.36m | 1:44PM0.31m | 2:30AM0.31m | 2:21PM0.29m | 3:00AM0.28m | 3:00PM0.31m | 3:31AM0.27m | |||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 132 | 118 | 131 | 105 | 107 | 102 | 79 | 82 | 54 | 66 | 82 | 55 | 72 | 72 | 82 | 49 | 44 | 21 | 10 | 33 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NE 8 | SE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | E 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 27 | 32 | 74 | 77 | 3 | 40 | 27 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 20 | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | NE 10 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | NE 11 | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 22 | 77 | 193 | 40 | 21 | 22 | 120 | 138 | 277 | 295 | 293 | 247 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 715 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 193 |
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