Alexandra Headland, Alex to locals, sits between Mooloolaba and Maroochydore in the middle of the Sunshine Coast. It catches far more swell than Noosa, so it's the spot people surf when the famous points are flat.
Point and beach
Swell bends around the headland into a right-hand point at the southern end of the beach, with beach-break peaks running north towards Maroochydore. The point needs a south-east swell and a southerly wind to line up. The beach works on more swell directions and suits lighter winds.
Because it's more exposed than Noosa, Alex is consistent. That also means it's often windier, and the south-east trades can make the beach messy by late morning.
Who it suits
Alex is one of the better all-round spots on the coast. Beginners can find gentle waves on the beach on small days, and the point gives intermediates a proper wave without the Noosa crowd.
We don't text on a forecast. We text when the live readings for Alex (swell size, period, direction, wind and tide) all fall inside the window that particular break needs, and only in daylight.
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Related reading: Noosa Heads Surf Guide and The Best Waves for Beginner Surfers.
Closest spot guides
- Coolum, about 15 km away
- Noosa, about 30 km away
- North Stradbroke Island, about 95 km away
- Burleigh Heads, about 160 km away
Or browse every break we cover in our Australian surf spot guides by region.
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