
Surf Forecasts:
Ann Street Peaks surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,856 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ann Street Peaks in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ann Street Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a pretty bleak stretch for the most part. We've got a solid pulse of swell coming in early on, but the wind is just going to ruin it. The first real chance of a wave doesn't come until the 23rd of July, and even then it's a bit of a question mark.
Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st see a big, powerful swell from the ESE hitting Ann Street Peaks. We're talking a solid 12 ft dropping to 8 ft, with a huge amount of energy behind it (2725 on Monday morning). But the wind is a shocking cross-on from the SE, 15-22 mph, making it an absolute mess. It's big, but it's lumpy, choppy, and blown out. Not worth a paddle.
The swell drops through Wednesday the 22nd but the wind is still cross-on, so it's still a write-off.
Thursday the 23rd of July is our first real window. The swell drops to a clean 4 ft from the East, with a short period of 8 seconds. The morning is going glassy, with a light SSW breeze of just 3 mph. That's a major positive. The wave energy is moderate (205). It's not going to be epic, but it'll be the cleanest surf we've seen all week. Keep your expectations low on the size, but the conditions will be right.
Friday the 24th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is small and cross-shore, but the afternoon sees a jump in swell to 6 ft from the SE. However, the wind swings back to a nasty cross-on, so it's back to choppy conditions.
The rest of the month and into the first few days of August is a real struggle. From Saturday the 25th of July right through to Sunday the 3rd of August, there's a long gap of tiny, weak, or poorly wind-affected surf. Most days are under 3 ft, and the wind is nearly always onshore or cross-shore. It's a real drought.
The only other glimmer is Monday the 3rd of August. Swell picks back up to 5 ft from the SSE, with a period of 6 seconds. The wind goes glassy again in the morning with a light NNE breeze, so it'll be clean. But the energy is still moderate (196), and the period is short, so don't expect a lot of push. It's a surfable option, but nothing to get too excited about.
The standout is the Thursday the 23rd of July morning session at Ann Street Peaks. The glassy conditions will make the most of that 4 ft ESE swell. It's the only time in the whole forecast where the wind truly cooperates for a decent clean wave. Go for a dawny.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2725 | 1924 | 1658 | 1086 | 767 | 606 | 481 | 407 | 298 | 201 | 161 | 127 | 120 | 260 | 145 | 136 | 151 | 103 | 65 | 50 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | off | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 12:48PM1.34m | 00:46AM1.30m | 1:52PM1.34m | 1:35AM1.15m | 3:01PM1.36m | 2:35AM1.04m | 4:06PM1.41m | 3:43AM0.98m | 5:02PM1.48m | 4:48AM0.97m | 5:48PM1.57m | 5:43AM1.01m | 6:28PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:50PM0.56m | 7:14AM0.40m | 8:01PM0.66m | 8:01AM0.42m | 9:22PM0.71m | 8:52AM0.43m | 10:42PM0.69m | 9:46AM0.41m | 11:46PM0.63m | 10:38AM0.38m | 00:33AM0.55m | 11:27AM0.34m | 1:11AM0.46m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
— | — | — | 3 | 163 | 410 | 481 | 407 | 298 | 201 | 161 | 127 | 120 | 101 | 113 | 136 | 151 | 103 | 65 | 50 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | E 12 | E 9 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 14 | E 9 | SE 14 | NE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 32 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | SE 12 | E 12 | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 19 | SSE 7 | SE 15 | S 10 | SE 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — |
2725 | 1924 | 1658 | 1086 | 767 | 606 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 260 | 145 | 85 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 298 | 298 | 162 | 42 | 42 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 43 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
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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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