Surf Forecasts:
Anderson Street surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 310 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anderson Street this week:
The surf forecast for Anderson Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anderson Street in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anderson Street over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
382 | 334 | 268 | 268 | 268 | 261 | 203 | 184 | 242 | 270 | 280 | 193 | 183 | 183 | 175 | 101 | 99 | 99 | 63 | 120 | 165 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 12:32PM1.97m | 00:41AM1.61m | 1:08PM1.95m | 1:44AM1.38m | 1:48PM1.90m | 3:33AM1.23m | 2:40PM1.84m | 3:53PM1.82m | 8:28AM1.37m | 5:11PM1.85m | 8:33AM1.44m | 6:12PM1.93m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:53PM0.76m | 6:31AM0.78m | 7:58PM0.79m | 6:54AM0.97m | 9:23PM0.80m | 7:10AM1.14m | 11:04PM0.75m | 00:23AM0.65m | 10:13AM1.36m | 1:14AM0.53m | 12:00PM1.33m | 1:52AM0.43m | |||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
382 | 334 | 268 | 268 | 268 | 51 | 44 | 28 | 242 | 270 | 280 | 193 | 183 | 183 | 175 | 101 | 99 | 99 | 63 | 120 | 165 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | S 10 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 6 | SW 19 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 |
8 | 8 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 261 | 203 | 184 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 8 | SW 20 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 19 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 19 |
20 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 67 | 67 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 57 | 8 | 8 | 81 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 27 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 12 | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 141 | 34 | 93 | 141 | 31 | 31 | 71 | 17 | 31 | 85 | 0 | 31 | 93 | 31 | 31 | 85 | 0 | 31 | 85 | 31 |
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Information about the Anderson Street Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Anderson Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anderson Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anderson Street 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 (Anderson Street) 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 Anderson Street 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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