When should you surf Alexandra Headland today?
The strongest signal points around 5h with a 18/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Alexandra Headland surf today, Saturday 17 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Alexandra Headland (Sunshine Coast).
Best score today
185h
Now
3501:00
Waves
1.5 m
6 s
Wind
18 km/h
Side-onshore · SE
Tide
▲ 12:00 · ▼ 19:00
range 0.9 m
Light
05:11 → 17:55
Best windows today
5h18/100
1.3 m · 6 s · 15 km/h
6h18/100
1.3 m · 6 s · 15 km/h
7h0/100
1.3 m · 6 s · 17 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 18 | 1.2 m · 6 s | 7 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | 35 | 1.2 m · 6 s | 10 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | 35 | 1.2 m · 6 s | 12 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | 18 | 1.2 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | 18 | 1.3 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | 18 | 1.3 m · 6 s | 15 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 18 | 1.3 m · 6 s | 15 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | — | 1.3 m · 6 s | 17 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | — | 1.3 m · 6 s | 17 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | — | 1.4 m · 6 s | 16 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 1.4 m · 6 s | 19 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 1.4 m · 6 s | 22 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.4 m · 6 s | 22 km/h · SE | high tide |
| 13:00 | — | 1.5 m · 6 s | 22 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.5 m · 6 s | 21 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.5 m · 6 s | 22 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 1.5 m · 6 s | 21 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.4 m · 6 s | 19 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 1.4 m · 6 s | 19 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 1.4 m · 6 s | 19 km/h · E | low tide |
| 20:00 | — | 1.4 m · 6 s | 21 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | — | 1.4 m · 6 s | 20 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | — | 1.5 m · 6 s | 20 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 1.5 m · 6 s | 19 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Alexandra Headland today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 12:00 · ▼ 19:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Alexandra Headland suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Alexandra Headland.