Surf Forecasts:
Alibaba surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, NNW swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with NNE 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) 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 1.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alibaba over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 59 | 79 | 135 | 183 | 215 | 287 | 327 | 302 | 167 | 120 | 191 | 210 | 146 | 180 | 141 | 94 | 92 | 68 | 102 | 145 | 229 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:49AM0.62m | 00:08AM0.69m | 12:26PM0.55m | 00:58AM0.62m | 1:26PM0.48m | 2:27AM0.58m | 3:51PM0.46m | 4:32AM0.60m | 5:35PM0.51m | 5:45AM0.66m | 6:26PM0.57m | 6:30AM0.74m | 7:01PM0.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:51PM0.19m | 6:37AM0.22m | 6:30PM0.25m | 7:40AM0.29m | 7:29PM0.31m | 9:23AM0.33m | 9:11PM0.34m | 11:13AM0.31m | 10:53PM0.32m | 12:13PM0.25m | 11:55PM0.27m | 12:51PM0.20m | 00:38AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NW 10 | NNE 7 | SSE 12 | S 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SSE 11 | N 8 | N 9 | SSE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NNE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 59 | 25 | 135 | 47 | 72 | 47 | 64 | 66 | 167 | 120 | 48 | 210 | 146 | 65 | 50 | 94 | 68 | 103 | 85 | 86 | 138 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNW 10 | NE 8 | SSE 10 | NNW 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 17 |
| kJ | 26 | 26 | 30 | 22 | 51 | 61 | 61 | 39 | 110 | 56 | 31 | 64 | 70 | 55 | 51 | 68 | 52 | 46 | 33 | 53 | 160 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | NW 9 | S 15 | SE 8 | S 14 | SSE 10 | NNW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | N 14 | N 13 | SSW 12 | N 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | N 11 | NNW 12 |
| kJ | 16 | 16 | 24 | 29 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 57 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 16 | 31 | 50 | 24 | 34 | 25 | 21 | 45 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | NE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | — | 79 | — | 183 | 215 | 287 | 327 | 302 | — | 82 | 191 | — | — | 180 | 141 | — | 92 | 68 | 102 | 145 | 229 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 1414 | 208 | 208 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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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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