Anglesea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer at Anglesea over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 58°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first bit of surf worth paddling out for kicks off on Saturday the 18th. It's not going to be anything to write home about, with a clean 3ft SW swell showing up under glassy ESE winds. The combined energy is a modest 250, so it's weak, but it's a start. This is a beginner-friendly spot, and it's very consistent, so you'll find something to ride.

Sunday the 19th sees the swell dropping a touch to 2ft, but with a light NNW offshore wind, it's clean. The energy is even weaker at 170. It's surfable, but ordinary.

Monday the 20th is much the same story – small 2ft SW swell, clean with a gentle NNW offshore. The energy drops further to 116 on the morning session. Not bad for a quick paddle, but nothing special.

Tuesday the 21st is where things start to look a little better. The morning sees a 3ft SW swell with a 14-second period, which is a nice long groundswell. The energy picks up to 279, and with a gentle NNW offshore, it's clean. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions," so this is a solid option for a beginner session.

Wednesday the 22nd starts small again at 1ft, but by the afternoon, a bigger 5ft SW swell rolls in with a 10-second period. The energy jumps to 553, which is moderate. However, the wind swings to a cross-off from the WSW at 16 mph, and the conditions are labelled as poor. It's a bit of a messy one.

Now, Thursday the 23rd is a big red flag. The swell is predicted to be 13ft on the morning with a 14-second period and a massive 8377 energy reading. That's way too big for this break, and the wind is a messy cross-off from the SW at 19 mph. The afternoon is still 10ft. This is expert-only, if even that. Steer clear.

Friday the 24th settles down to a 6ft SSW swell, but the wind is a cross-off at 12 mph, and the conditions are described as marginal. The energy is still strong at 1174. Not a great day.

Here's the standout: Saturday the 25th. The morning brings a 6ft SSW swell with a 13-second period and a very solid 975 energy reading. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NW, making for clean, lined-up waves. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the best of the run. The swell direction is close to the optimum SSE, and the offshore wind will make it glassy. Just be aware, crowds are sometimes a thing here, so get in early.

Sunday the 26th is a drop-off, with a 3ft SW swell on the morning and a gentle offshore wind. It's okay, but nothing like the day before.

The following week is a mixed bag, but there's one more standout. Tuesday the 28th sees a 7ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, which is very long period groundswell. The energy is a massive 1931. The wind is a fresh offshore from the NNW at 19 mph. The forecast says "marginal," but that's likely because of the size. At 7ft, it's getting into expert territory, and the long period will make it dumpy at a beach break. For a point break or reef, it would be magic, but Anglesea is a beach/beach-and-reef setup. Be careful.

Wednesday the 29th is a solid 6ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is 1126, and the forecast is "very good." This is a great option for a mid-week session.

Finally, Thursday the 30th morning is a beauty: 5ft SSW swell, glassy conditions with a WSW wind at only 3 mph, and a 815 energy reading. "Expect very good surf conditions" is the call. That glassy morning will be pristine.

After that, the wind turns onshore from the east and the quality drops right off into early August. There's a gap of poor conditions from the 30th afternoon through to the end of the forecast. The last day, Sunday the 2nd of August, has a 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period, but the wind is a light cross-shore, and the conditions are marginal. The energy is 648, but it's not worth the gamble.

So, in short: Saturday the 25th is your best bet for a clean, fun session. Thursday the 30th morning is your second pick for glassy conditions. Everything else is small, wind-affected, or too big.

Rusty.

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