Ann Street Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the local stretch.

We've got a pretty quiet run ahead here for the most part. The first solid window of decent surf is a good week and a half away, so we’re looking at a long stretch of small, onshore, or just plain ordinary conditions before things finally turn on.

The water temperature is sitting at 68°F, which is about 2°F colder than usual for this time of year. That’s a bit nippy, so you’ll want a decent spring suit or a step up from boardies.

Wednesday 22nd July kicks things off, but it’s not great. Ann Street Peaks (beach and reef) has 5ft of weak, 9-second easterly windswell pushing in, but it’s on a cross-onshore breeze and the wave comment says it’s marginal. The combined wave energy is only moderate (364). Not worth getting out of bed for.

Thursday 23rd July morning is your first real glimmer of hope. The swell drops to 4ft from the east, still a short period (8 seconds), but the wind goes glassy, SW at 6 mph. The energy is still moderate (209), and while the forecast says "expect good surf conditions," it’s a small, clean day for the longboard or a fun log. Don’t expect barrels. That afternoon, the wind swings around and kills it.

From Friday 24th through Monday 27th, it’s a write-off. Small waves, cross-shore or onshore winds, with the combined energy dropping into the double digits (as low as 32). That’s weak, churned-up mush. The swell gets really long-period on the 27th (13 seconds), but it’s only 0.7ft – not enough to push a kayak.

The rest of the week into early August is a wasteland of tiny, wind-affected slop and rain showers. The energy stays weak, often under 100.

Now, here’s the payoff. Tuesday 4th August is the standout. Both morning and afternoon sessions at Ann Street Peaks are looking excellent. We’ve got a solid 6ft of east-southeast groundswell, with a 9-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore at 9 mph. The combined wave energy jumps massively to 572 and 557 – that’s strong. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the one to circle on your calendar. It’s more than a week away, so it’s a promising call, but the setup is hard to ignore.

Wednesday 5th August morning is still a goer, with 5ft of east swell and clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy drops to 320 (still moderate). The afternoon goes fully offshore with 5ft, which is clean but a touch smaller.

After that, Thursday 6th August morning offers 3ft waves with clean offshore wind, but it’s just ordinary. The window closes out that afternoon.

So, the long and short of it: don’t bother until the 4th of August. That Tuesday is your best shot by a country mile. Get out there for the early session.

Rusty.

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