
Surf Forecasts:
Ann Street Peaks surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNE swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ann Street Peaks this week:
The surf forecast for Ann Street Peaks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ann Street Peaks in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ann Street Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but if you’ve got patience, the back half of this run has some real meat on it.
Ann Street Peaks is the only spot in the game. It’s a beach and reef mix, breaks fairly often, and it really lights up when the swell comes from the ESE. That’s our angle.
The water’s at 68°, which is a touch colder than the usual for this time of year. Nothin’ crazy, but you’ll notice it on that first paddle out.
We start on Sunday morning, August 9th. Glassy as a mirror, no wind at all. Swell is a modest 3ft from the east, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 202. It’s a “warm up the arms” kind of day. It’s surfable, but nothin’ to write home about. After that morning, the wind turns onshore and the quality goes straight into the bin. Sunday afternoon, all of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are a mess. Monday afternoon shows a bump in swell height (5ft) and energy (384), but it’s short period windswell at 6 seconds and the wind is still bad. Don’t bother.
We hit a real dry spell from Thursday, August 13th through to Tuesday, August 18th. The swell is tiny, the wind is either cross-on or cross-shore, and it’s just choppy and lumpy. A proper run of nothing.
Wednesday morning, August 19th, the swell starts to build, but it’s still in that “questionable” zone with cross-shore wind. The energy is climbing (554), and the swell is 7ft from the ESE. It’s messy, but it’s a sign of life.
Thursday morning, August 20th, is a big one. Swell hits 8ft from the east at 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a powerful 1240. That’s a lot of water moving. But the wind is cross-shore, and it’s called “marginal.” This is big, powerful stuff – definitely for experienced surfers only. Beginners stay on the sand.
Now, the real highlight. Friday morning, August 21st. This is the day. The wind goes dead calm, glassy, from the SSW. The swell is a solid 7ft from the east, with a 10-second period, and the energy is 755. Conditions are predicted to be “very good.” This is going to be clean, powerful, and the best session of the whole 16 days. The offshore wind on Saturday and Sunday (August 22nd and 23rd) is also excellent. Saturday afternoon sees a moderate offshore breeze from the west, with a 6ft, 11-second groundswell (energy 835). That long period means the waves will have real push and shape, though at a beach break it might run a bit straight. The reef structure here should help. Sunday morning keeps that offshore flow with a 5ft, 11-second swell (energy 566). That’s a solid two-day run of quality.
Monday, August 24th, the swell drops to 4ft, but the wind is still offshore. It’s a clean, fun finish, but not the big show.
So, the call: Friday morning, August 21st, is the absolute best. Glassy, 7ft east swell, clean. Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning are also very strong, with offshore winds and a long-period groundswell. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or just plain poor. It’s a waiting game, but the end of the run is a beauty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
155 | 120 | 120 | 108 | 165 | 74 | 78 | 57 | 61 | 83 | 81 | 60 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 77 | 58 | 76 | 61 | 71 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:37PM1.80m | 5:52AM1.11m | 6:31PM1.91m | 6:47AM1.22m | 7:19PM1.98m | 7:36AM1.33m | 8:03PM2.00m | 8:21AM1.42m | 8:45PM1.95m | 9:05AM1.49m | 9:24PM1.85m | 9:48AM1.52m | 10:01PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:30AM0.27m | 00:25AM0.37m | 11:35AM0.20m | 1:13AM0.27m | 12:33PM0.13m | 1:56AM0.19m | 1:25PM0.09m | 2:36AM0.15m | 2:14PM0.09m | 3:13AM0.14m | 3:01PM0.14m | 3:49AM0.16m | 3:47PM0.24m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 |
155 | 120 | 120 | 93 | 122 | 59 | 78 | 57 | 61 | 83 | 81 | 18 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | S 9 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | S 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 10 | SSE 8 |
43 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 94 | 74 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 19 | 2 | 60 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | SSE 9 | S 9 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 11 | — | — | NE 11 | S 9 | S 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 9 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 11 | — | NE 10 |
4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | NE 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 |
— | 50 | 47 | 108 | 165 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 77 | 58 | 76 | 61 | 71 | 83 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 417 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 42 | 10 | 42 | 162 | 10 | 26 | 162 | 42 |
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Information about the Ann Street Peaks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ann Street Peaks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ann Street Peaks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ann Street Peaks surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ann Street Peaks) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ann Street Peaks may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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