Noosa - Alexandria Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks at our only spot in the lineup.

Right off the bat, this is a tough stretch. For the first week and a half, from Tuesday the 14th right through until almost the end of the week starting the 21st, it’s a write-off. The wind is just a mess – cross, cross-on, and downright strong – keeping the ocean lumpy, choppy, and pretty much unsurfable. There's swell for sure, with energy readings climbing from a moderate 56 into the strong range (910 on the 16th), and even hitting a very strong 4631 by Sunday the 19th, but the quality is shot. It's not until Tuesday the 21st morning that we finally see any glimmer, with a marginal call that's still pretty rough. That's over a week of pretty grim conditions.

Now, the real standout window starts showing promise a fair way out, on Thursday the 23rd of July. We've got a solid 10ft groundswell rolling in from the ESE with a long period of 12 seconds. The problem is, with that size and the break's exposure, it's predicted to be just too big for this spot. The wind looks okay, but the wave state will likely be lumpy and cross-shore, so it's one to watch but probably not the one to paddle out for.

The actual highlight comes on Saturday the 25th of July. That afternoon the wind swings around to a light cross-off, dropping the size to a more manageable 7ft from the ESE. The combined energy is still a strong 1428, and the period is still that lovely 12 seconds. This is a serious window: clean conditions for experienced surfers on a proper groundswell. It’s a standout.

Sunday the 26th morning is the absolute gem, though. The wind goes glassy, the swell drops to 6ft from the ESE, and the period stays at 12 seconds. The energy is down to a moderate 944, but combined with those perfect winds, you’re looking at clean, lined-up waves. For a beach break like this, that long period (12 seconds) can mean it breaks a bit straight, but with those conditions, it’s the best chance for a quality session. Then again, Monday the 27th morning brings offshore wind and a clean 6ft swell from the ESE – another very good shout.

So, for the best of the bunch: Saturday 25th afternoon and Sunday 26th morning. The Saturday offers a bit more size for the experienced crew with clean conditions, but that glassy Sunday morning looks just incredible.

Stay patient, the second week has the goods.

- Rusty

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