Anglesea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mates, Rusty here, giving you the straight-up on Anglesea for the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit quiet to start, but there’s a real beauty hiding in the middle of the forecast. Water temp is about 14°C, which is average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

First real surf comes Thursday, July 30th, in the afternoon. Some clouds, a 1.4m SSW swell, 13-second period, and a cross-off breeze from the WSW at 15 km/h. Combined energy is moderate (675). It’s clean, but nothing to get too hyped about.

Friday, July 31st, looks a bit better. Morning is clear, wind from the WNW at 10 km/h, cross-off, with a 1.1m SW swell, 12-second period. Energy is light (371). The afternoon goes glassy — wind from the south at 5 km/h, and the swell drops to 1.0m from the SSW, 12-second period. That glassy wind is a huge plus; the waves will be silky smooth. Energy is 409. For a beginner-friendly break that’s very consistent, this is a solid little session.

Now, Saturday, August 1st. The morning is small at 0.7m from the SW, 17-second period — that’s long-period groundswell, so the sets will be clean and spaced out, energy 532. But the afternoon is the real standout. Swell jumps to 1.4m from the SW, still 17 seconds, and energy rockets to 2001 — strong energy. Wind is light from the NNE at 5 km/h, cross-off. This is for experienced surfers. The long period means the waves will have shape and power, but at a beach break, it can be a bit straight. Still, it’s the best of the first week.

Sunday, August 2nd, is a step down. North wind at 20 km/h, cross-off, swell around 1.2m to 1.4m from the SW, 16-second period. Energy 989. Clean but a bit breezy.

Monday, August 3rd, morning has a strong 30 km/h offshore from the NW, with a 1.1m SW swell, 14 seconds, energy 818. That offshore wind grooms it nicely. Afternoon swell picks up to 1.6m SW, 14 seconds, energy 1004, but it’s cross-off from the W at 15 km/h. Decent, not a standout.

The rest of the first week is mostly marginal, with some moderate winds and small swell. Nothing to write home about.

Now, the second week. Monday, August 10th, morning looks promising. 25 km/h offshore from the NW, 1.3m SW swell, 16 seconds, energy 957. Clean and offshore. But the big one is Tuesday, August 11th, afternoon. A massive 4.0m SW swell, 14-second period, energy 7575 — very strong. Wind is WNW at 15 km/h, cross-off. That’s a monster. At 4.0m, it’s only for experts. At a beach break, it’s going to be heavy and dangerous. Only for the brave.

The rest of the second week is mixed. Wednesday, August 12th, is a write-off with onshore winds. But Thursday, August 13th, afternoon is a gem: 1.8m SW swell, 10-second period, energy 1795, and a light W wind at 10 km/h, cross-off. That’s excellent for experienced surfers — clean and punchy.

Overall, the standout is Saturday afternoon, August 1st, with the 1.4m SW groundswell, 17-second period, and light wind. Clean, powerful, and the best combo. Tuesday, August 11th, is a spectacle for experts only.

Crowds at Anglesea can show up sometimes, especially on a Saturday with good swell, so get in early.

Rusty.

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