
Surf Forecasts:
Ann Street Peaks surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,239 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ann Street Peaks this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ann Street Peaks in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ann Street Peaks over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this stretch is a long, frustrating wait for anything decent. The first recommendation doesn’t come up until the morning of Thursday, 23 July, and everything before that is a write-off. We’re talking over a week of poor surf, with building swell ruined by howling cross-shore and cross-onshore winds. The first few days offer tiny, weak waves, then from Wednesday the 15th through to the 23rd, the swell gets solid but the wind is a mess – fresh to strong breezes, lumpy, choppy, cross-chop – it’s not worth a paddle. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing in that period.
The first real shout comes on Thursday, 23 July at Ann Street Peaks. Morning sees a cross-shore wind with a 6 ft swell from the east, period a juicy 12 seconds, combined energy (865). It’s described as marginal, though, and the water temp is about 69°F – a touch under average for this time of year. The afternoon is similar but with a bit more cross-on wind, still marginal.
Now, the standout session is Friday, 24 July morning. This is the one to circle. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, cleaning things right up. You’ve got a 5 ft swell from the east, period still a solid 12 seconds, combined energy (675). The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s clean, lined-up, and the cross-off wind will keep the faces smooth. Crowds are possible here, so get in early. This is the best on offer.
After that, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th mornings both look clean with cross-off winds and smaller, but still fun, 5 ft and 4 ft east swells with long periods (12 and 11 seconds). The energy drops off a bit (738 and 331), but it’s still surfable with no crowds worry.
The tail end of the outlook, Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th mornings, offer clean conditions again with cross-off winds and chest-to-head-high waves (3 ft to 3 ft) from the east and ESE, with very long periods (13 and 14 seconds). Combined energy is moderate (281 and 418). Good for a cruise if you’re keen, but the real gem is that Friday morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
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48 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 124 | 505 | 423 | 331 | 440 | 429 | 515 | 734 | 571 | 717 | 1192 | 1839 | 2128 | 2049 | 1422 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:31PM2.00m | 7:42AM1.28m | 8:20PM2.03m | 8:32AM1.32m | 9:07PM2.01m | 9:21AM1.36m | 9:52PM1.93m | 10:10AM1.37m | 10:36PM1.80m | 10:59AM1.37m | 11:19PM1.64m | 11:51AM1.36m | 00:01AM1.47m | 12:48PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:10AM0.28m | 1:32PM0.09m | 2:57AM0.24m | 2:24PM0.09m | 3:42AM0.23m | 3:14PM0.13m | 4:25AM0.24m | 4:05PM0.20m | 5:07AM0.27m | 4:56PM0.31m | 5:49AM0.32m | 5:50PM0.44m | 6:31AM0.36m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | |
5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | 5:13 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | E 20 | E 18 | ESE 17 | — | — | — |
48 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 28 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
— | 1 | — | — | 2 | 10 | 124 | 505 | 423 | 331 | 440 | 429 | 515 | 734 | 571 | 717 | 1192 | 1839 | 2128 | 2049 | 1422 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 91 | 26 | 168 | 168 | 200 | 162 | 156 | 156 | 477 | 298 | 298 | 298 | 156 | 156 | 791 | 791 | 586 | 791 | 298 | 298 |
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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.
Ann Street Peaks is 5 km (3 miles) from Caloundra. If you plan a holiday in Sunshine Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Caloundra. Caloundra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











