Surf Forecasts:
Alibaba surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SSW swell with 456 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alibaba in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alibaba over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 128 | 52 | 57 | 136 | 154 | 232 | 344 | 394 | 336 | 321 | 210 | 167 | 109 | 100 | 71 | 80 | 204 | 176 | 160 | 150 | 109 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:26PM0.57m | 6:30AM0.74m | 7:01PM0.65m | 7:05AM0.81m | 7:32PM0.71m | 7:37AM0.87m | 8:01PM0.78m | 8:09AM0.91m | 8:31PM0.83m | 8:41AM0.93m | 9:01PM0.86m | 9:14AM0.92m | 9:33PM0.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:13PM0.25m | 11:55PM0.27m | 12:51PM0.20m | 00:38AM0.22m | 1:22PM0.14m | 1:15AM0.16m | 1:52PM0.09m | 1:49AM0.11m | 2:21PM0.04m | 2:23AM0.06m | 2:50PM0.02m | 2:58AM0.02m | 3:21PM0.00m | 3:35AM0.00m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | NNE 7 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 45 | 52 | 72 | 72 | 57 | 109 | 123 | 394 | 336 | 321 | 210 | 167 | 143 | 108 | 60 | 20 | 204 | 176 | 160 | 118 | 62 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | N 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | SE 12 | NNE 7 | SSW 11 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 |
| kJ | 50 | 33 | 57 | 26 | 24 | 232 | 344 | 137 | 78 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 109 | 100 | 71 | 46 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 150 | 109 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | SSW 12 | NNW 12 | N 11 | NNW 19 | NNW 11 | SE 11 | NNW 10 | SE 12 | N 16 | S 14 | — | — | — | N 17 | NNW 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 28 | 52 | 27 | 9 | 71 | 40 | 130 | 55 | 142 | 20 | 4 | — | — | — | 23 | 80 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 128 | 46 | 100 | 136 | 154 | 168 | — | 93 | — | 1514 | 2084 | 3979 | 3037 | 2360 | 1279 | 805 | 440 | 358 | 195 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 208 | 210 | 3 | 3 | 210 | 1413 | 1489 | 1124 | 1424 | 624 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15 |
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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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