Anglesea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got one spot on the radar for this 16-day stretch, and that’s Anglesea. It’s a classic beginner-friendly beach break, very consistent, and exposed to a south-southeast swell direction. Water temp is sitting at 57°, pretty much spot on for this time of year.

The outlook kicks off Saturday the 5th of September with a solid 5ft SW groundswell, period a generous 15 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping at 1203 (moderate-strong). But here’s the catch—there’s a fresh 19 mph NW wind blowing offshore in the morning, which keeps it clean, but the wave comment says it’s marginal. The afternoon gets a bit cross-off, still clean, but still marginal. Honestly, it’s one for the keen beginner to get wet, but nothing to write home about.

Sunday the 6th is where things get interesting. Morning sees a smaller 5ft SSW swell, period dropping to 9 seconds (short period, less appealing), with light cross-off wind and clean conditions. Then Sunday afternoon, a standout: 8ft SW groundswell with a solid 14-second period, combined energy of 3154 (very strong). That’s too big for beginners but excellent for experienced surfers. Winds are light cross-off, keeping it clean. If you’ve got the skill, this is the best session of the first week.

Monday the 7th is a write-off—small, messy, onshore wind, poor conditions. Tuesday the 8th brings a tiny 3ft SW swell, but with a 18-second period (very long groundswell) and energy at 1070 (moderate). Light offshore wind, clean. The long period will make it wall up at this beach break, so don’t expect perfect peaks, but it’s a sneaky glassy session for a sunrise paddle.

Wednesday the 9th gets rowdy: a 6ft SW swell in the morning, then a massive 10ft SSW groundswell in the afternoon with a 19-second period and energy of 7165 (very strong). But the wind is cross-shore and bumpy, and more importantly, the swell is too big for Anglesea—expert only, and even then, it’s messy. Thursday the 10th is similar: 10ft SSW swell in the morning, energy at 5973 (very strong), but again too big and cross-on wind in the afternoon. Friday the 11th drops to 6ft SSW, but winds are light cross-shore, so lumpy and marginal.

The second week is more of the same, but with a couple of promising patches. Saturday the 12th: 6ft SSW swell, 15-second period, light NE wind early—clean but marginal. Sunday the 13th morning is a highlight: 5ft SW swell, 15-second period, light NNE cross-off wind, clean, energy at 1088 (moderate). Good chance of a fun wave for the consistent surfer. Monday the 14th fades to tiny 2ft with offshore wind, poor. Tuesday the 15th picks up to 6ft SW, but wind is fresh and bumpy.

Then watch for Friday the 18th: morning has 7ft SW groundswell, 15-second period, light NNE cross-off wind, clean, combined energy 2014 (strong). Rated excellent for experienced surfers. This is another real standout—best of the second week. Saturday the 19th morning drops to 5ft SW, but winds are offshore and clean. Sunday the 20th wraps up with a 4ft SW swell, moderate offshore wind, clean.

Overall, the two true standouts are Sunday afternoon the 6th with that 8ft clean groundswell, and Friday morning the 18th with 7ft clean conditions. If you’re a beginner, stick to the smaller, clean windows like Sunday the 13th morning or Saturday the 19th morning. There is no gap without surf—Anglesea pumps through the whole 16 days, though some days are poor.

Rusty.

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