
Surf Forecasts:
Ann Street Peaks surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 542 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 (Aug 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ann Street Peaks in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
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 we’ve got coming down the line for Ann Street Peaks.
Overall, it’s a pretty grim start for the next week and a half or so. We’re looking at a long stretch of average to poor conditions, with a lot of wind messing up what little swell there is. The first decent opportunity doesn’t roll around until the 21st of August, so we’ve got a solid 9-day gap where it’s hard to get excited. Hang tight, because the end of the window finally offers something worth paddling out for.
Ann Street Peaks itself is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the east-southeast. Right now, the water’s sitting at 68°—pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing weird going on.
For the first few days, from the 12th up through the 20th, it’s a mess. Wednesday morning the 12th starts with glassy conditions and a tiny 2-foot easterly swell, but the wave energy is weak (77) and it’s just not doing much. After that, the wind comes up from the northeast and then swings around, chopping everything up. The swell stays small, below 3 feet, with short period, and the wind is either cross or cross-onshore. The combined energy stays under 100 until Saturday the 15th afternoon, when it bumps up to 123, but it’s lumpy and onshore. Sunday the 16th through Wednesday the 19th sees the swell building to around 4–7 feet, but again, the wind is all wrong—cross-onshore and choppy. The energy gets into the moderate range (141–510), but it’s not doing you any favors with that wind. The 7-foot on Tuesday the 18th is too big for beginners and it’s messy.
Now, the standout—finally—is Friday the 21st of August in the morning. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a clean 5-foot swell coming from the east with a 9-second period, and the wind goes completely glassy—dead calm. The wave energy is a solid 330 (moderate), and the water will be clean as a whistle. It’s going to be proper, lined-up waves. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but crowds are possible here, so get in early to grab your share. This is for intermediate surfers, and that swell height is just right for a fun session.
After that, the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd drops back to 4–4 feet, with cross-off winds on Sunday morning that’ll keep it clean, but the energy drops (263–283). It’s surfable but nothing special. Monday the 24th has a bit of offshore wind from the west with a 3-foot, 10-second easterly swell (energy 160)—clean but small. Tuesday the 25th goes glassy again with tiny 2-foot surf (energy 90), just mush burgers.
So in short: the first week and a half is a write-off. The clear winner is the morning of Friday the 21st of August—glassy, clean, fun-sized swell. After that, it’s small but clean at times, worth a paddle if you’re keen.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 | 61 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 58 | 86 | 33 | 96 | 172 | 108 | 132 | 131 | 131 | 128 | 335 | 507 | 494 | 419 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:03PM2.00m | 8:21AM1.42m | 8:45PM1.95m | 9:05AM1.49m | 9:24PM1.85m | 9:48AM1.52m | 10:01PM1.70m | 10:32AM1.51m | 10:36PM1.53m | 11:17AM1.48m | 11:10PM1.35m | 12:08PM1.43m | 11:44PM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:25PM0.09m | 2:36AM0.15m | 2:14PM0.09m | 3:13AM0.14m | 3:01PM0.14m | 3:49AM0.16m | 3:47PM0.24m | 4:24AM0.20m | 4:33PM0.36m | 4:58AM0.25m | 5:22PM0.50m | 5:33AM0.30m | 6:19PM0.63m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — |
60 | 61 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 12 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 16 | 28 | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 8 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 15 | E 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — |
15 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 26 | — | — | 11 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | S 10 | E 11 | NE 10 | SSE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | — | SE 8 | E 13 | — | — | — | — |
2 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | — | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
2 | — | 11 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 36 | 58 | 86 | 33 | 96 | 172 | 108 | 132 | 131 | 131 | 128 | 335 | 507 | 494 | 419 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 162 | 2 | 10 | 42 | 0 | 162 | 162 | 141 | 162 | 298 | 42 | 162 | 43 | 10 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 9 |
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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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