Alexandra Headland surf report
Beach and point at Alex, sheltered from southerlies. Good for a range of levels.
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Tomorrow at Alexandra Headland (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–11am
Perfect.
Glassy, no wind, chest-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (4 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around chest high (0.9m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- Easterly swell at 7 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and rising at 10am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings north-easterly 5 kn around 11am, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:16 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Alexandra Headland good?
- Best wind
- South-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-east to south-south-east
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up. A south-westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Alexandra Headland for your level.
Watch out
Rocks at the headland on bigger days.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Alexandra Headland?
Alexandra Headland is best with a south-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-east to south-south-east swell and mid tide. It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up.
What wind is offshore at Alexandra Headland?
A south-westerly wind (SW) blows straight offshore at Alexandra Headland, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Alexandra Headland good for beginners?
It can be. Alexandra Headland suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Alexandra Headland?
Rocks at the headland on bigger days.
Nearby breaks
- Mooloolaba 1.2 km
- Point Cartwright 2.9 km
- Moffat Beach 13.3 km