Ann Street Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here again. Alright, let’s talk in feet and degrees. This 16-day window for Ann Street Peaks is a pretty flat and messy run overall, with only a couple of windows that might get you out of bed. The start is rough—small, choppy, and blown-out—and it stays that way for a while. The two mornings that stand out are early next week and a bit further out in August, but you’ll need to be patient.

First up is Thursday morning, 30 July. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the ENE, with a short period of 7 seconds and weak energy. The wind is a cross-off from the SSW, so it’s clean, and the water is 68°F, which is 2°F colder than average—feeling a bit chilly. Good for a small, clean paddle if you’re keen, but the afternoon brings rain showers and a cross-on wind, so don’t bother.

Friday 31 July through Sunday 2 August is a write-off. Rain, clouds, and moderate winds keep the surf choppy and ugly. Swell sizes run from 4ft to 5ft but with short periods (5-6 seconds), so weak and messy. The Sunday morning sees a pulse of long-period 15-second swell from the SE, but the wind is cross-on, ruining any shape. Skip it.

The first standout is Monday morning, 3 August. Swell is 2ft from the SE, but the period is a solid 13 seconds—proper groundswell. Combined energy is moderate. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW, so the surf will be clean and lined up nicely. That long period should give good shape, though it might be a little straight for the beach-break sections. This is the best of the first week, with light crowds possible but not crazy.

Tuesday morning, 4 August is dead glassy with no wind, swell 2ft from the SE, period 9 seconds. Surfable but tiny—only for the most dedicated.

The second standout is a long way off, on Wednesday morning, 12 August. Swell jumps to 6ft from the SE, period 9 seconds, and strong energy. The wind is a solid cross-off from the SW, so it’ll be clean. At 6ft, it’s a bit too big for beginners but fine for intermediates. The swell direction matches the optimal ESE, so the break should handle it well. It’s promising, but it’s more than a week away (12 August), so keep an eye on it—forecasts can shift.

After that, the rest of the 16 days is small, weak, and wind-affected, with a long gap from Thursday 13 August into Friday 14 August offering only ordinary, small waves. If you’re itching to paddle, the 3rd and 12th are your best shots. Otherwise, it’s a quiet stretch.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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