Anglesea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Alright, listen up, we’ve got a solid 16-day run on the cards for Anglesea. No mucking about at the start; the surf kicks off straight away on Sunday the 30th of August with a clean 5ft SSW swell. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about but fine for a paddle.

Sunday morning the 30th is a beauty to start. Waves are 5ft from the SSW at a nice long 13 seconds, giving the lines some proper push. The combined swell energy is a moderate 795, and with a light 3 mph west wind blowing cross-off, those faces are going to be clean as a whistle. It’s a very consistent beginner break, so expect some fun ones. The crowd factor is “sometimes” here, so you might have a few mates out, but nothing crazy.

Monday the 31st is where it gets glassy. The swell drops a touch to 5ft from the SW, but the period stretches out to 15 seconds. That’s groundswell territory, and with a glassy 3 mph NW wind in the morning and the same from the SSE in the arvo, the surface will be like a mirror. Combined energy is a hearty 1007 to 1190 – moderate wave energy that’ll wrap in nicely. For a break that’s fairly exposed to a SSE optimum, this SW groundswell is right on the money.

Tuesday the 1st of September is fun too, with a 4ft SW swell and a 16-second period, but the wind jumps to 18 mph from the NNW. It’s still cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but that fresh breeze will make things a little sporty. Energy is a moderate 702. Not a standout, but it’s rideable.

Now, a couple of the best on offer: Wednesday afternoon the 2nd of September. You’ve got a 5ft SW swell at 16 seconds, combined energy 1302, and a 12 mph NW offshore wind. That’s moderate offshore and clean – proper lined-up waves for a long session. Then Thursday the 3rd of September... whoa. Thursday afternoon sees a massive 13ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and combined energy roaring at 6957. The wind is a cross-off 12 mph from the WSW, and it’s clean. But mate, that’s way too big for this break. It’s a beginner spot, and over 8ft is expert-only territory. For most of us, that’s a watch-from-the-beach day, or if you’re a kiter, it might be more interesting for you.

Friday the 4th of September morning is a ripper for experienced surfers. A 8ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds, combined energy 2627, with a gentle 9 mph NW offshore wind. That’s gentle offshore and clean. At 8ft, it’s borderline big for beginners but perfect for those with some water time. The long period (16 seconds) will make it powerful, but at a beach-and-reef setup, those longer-period swells can break a bit straight – still, the offshore wind will hold the faces open.

After a big Saturday the 5th (15ft WSW swell at 13 seconds, 8994 energy, but 25 mph winds – another huge day, too big for paddle), things settle for a stretch. From Sunday the 6th through Monday the 14th, we get a steady run of surf. The standout in that second week is Friday the 11th of September. Friday morning sees a 5ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period – very long period, meaning deep-water energy and long lulls between sets. Combined energy is 1598, moderate, and the light 6 mph WNW cross-off wind keeps it clean. Then Friday afternoon? Glassy, mate. 6ft SW at 16 seconds, with a 3 mph SE wind. That’s glassy perfection. Combined energy is 1898. It’s a big call, but that could be the day to clear the calendar.

A few gaps? None, really. From the 30th of August right through to the 14th of September, there’s surf every day. Some days are too big, some are just right. The consistent nature of this break – it’s very consistent – means we’re in for a proper run. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff for the 11th; it’s promising but less certain this far out.

Stay salty.
Rusty.

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