Surf Forecasts:
Alibaba surf forecast from 6 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 10 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, NW swell with 1,880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alibaba this week:
The surf forecast for Alibaba over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alibaba in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 20th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alibaba over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 180 | 233 | 200 | 222 | 177 | 111 | 76 | 59 | 76 | 288 | 421 | 1099 | 1103 | 787 | 612 | 512 | 799 | 831 | 370 | 297 | 294 |
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 | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:52PM0.78m | 7:04AM0.81m | 7:29PM0.82m | 7:43AM0.80m | 8:02PM0.85m | 8:19AM0.78m | 8:33PM0.86m | 8:53AM0.75m | 9:03PM0.85m | 9:25AM0.71m | 9:35PM0.84m | 9:57AM0.68m | 10:08PM0.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:29PM0.13m | 00:43AM0.15m | 1:04PM0.10m | 1:25AM0.10m | 1:37PM0.08m | 2:03AM0.06m | 2:08PM0.07m | 2:40AM0.04m | 2:40PM0.06m | 3:16AM0.04m | 3:12PM0.08m | 3:52AM0.06m | 3:45PM0.10m | 4:29AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 180 | 233 | 200 | 222 | 177 | 111 | 76 | 59 | 76 | 288 | 421 | 1099 | 1103 | 787 | 612 | 512 | 799 | 831 | 370 | 297 | 294 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 10 | S 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 12 | S 12 | NW 9 | S 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | 41 | 37 | 21 | 21 | 35 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 57 | 46 | 21 | 42 | 17 | 14 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 21 | 241 | 207 | 208 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | S 11 | SE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 16 | S 12 | SE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | N 13 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 40 | 26 | 26 | 4 | 39 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 19 | 92 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 37 | 62 | 93 | 88 | 72 | 77 | 74 | 73 | 65 | 65 | 57 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 624 | 3 | 3 | 1444 | 3 | 3 | 624 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 624 | 3 |
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The above surf forecast table for Alibaba provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Alibaba can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alibaba surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Alibaba) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Alibaba may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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