Surf Forecasts:
Alibaba surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, NNW swell with 724 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alibaba over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 537 | 499 | 465 | 427 | 303 | 224 | 198 | 150 | 111 | 392 | 577 | 553 | 414 | 346 | 226 | 167 | 125 | 78 | 52 | 186 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:27AM0.66m | 12:56PM0.50m | 1:44AM0.62m | 2:54PM0.48m | 3:29AM0.63m | 4:43PM0.52m | 4:47AM0.67m | 5:40PM0.59m | 5:39AM0.73m | 6:20PM0.66m | 6:20AM0.79m | 6:53PM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:56PM0.25m | 7:10AM0.28m | 6:52PM0.31m | 8:40AM0.32m | 8:20PM0.35m | 10:19AM0.31m | 10:00PM0.34m | 11:21AM0.26m | 11:09PM0.30m | 12:03PM0.20m | 11:59PM0.25m | 12:37PM0.14m | 00:40AM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | S 12 | N 16 |
| kJ | 537 | 499 | 465 | 427 | 303 | 138 | 102 | 57 | 40 | 392 | 577 | 553 | 414 | 346 | 226 | 167 | 125 | 78 | 68 | 186 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | NNE 7 | NW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | S 12 | NNW 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 22 | 26 | 86 | 75 | 63 | 224 | 198 | 150 | 111 | 26 | 27 | 44 | 40 | 121 | 112 | 78 | 75 | 69 | 52 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 13 | N 11 | S 12 | NNE 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 11 |
| kJ | 62 | 31 | 21 | 46 | 76 | 64 | 33 | 37 | 84 | 88 | 72 | 30 | 39 | 104 | 56 | 85 | 72 | 29 | 15 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 12 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 36 | — | 25 | 23 | 115 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 222 | 38 | 45 | 52 | 49 | 62 | 95 | 170 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 208 | 1075 | 624 | 208 | 3 | 3 | 1415 |
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Information about the Alibaba Surf forecast
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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