
Surf Forecasts:
Ann Street Peaks surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 6s 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 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ann Street Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cast an eye over the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch for a while, but there’s a flicker of life way out at the end of the forecast.
For the first few days, it’s a bit of a write-off. Wednesday the 29th through the 1st of August, the waves are tiny and the wind is a mess. You’ll see a bit of swell, but it’s mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore and choppy. Not worth paddling out for. The water temp at Ann Street Peaks is 67°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. The combined energy is weak, sitting under 100 (36-178) for most of that run, so there’s just no push.
Into the 2nd and 3rd of August, we see a pulse of energy creep up. The swell height hits 5ft on Sunday the 2nd, but it’s coming from the E with a short period of 7 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. The combined energy jumps to 274-304, which is moderate, but the conditions are poor. Monday the 3rd morning is a tease – clean, with a cross-offshore wind – but the swell is only 4ft and the period is still short. It’s marginal at best.
The middle of the week, the 4th and 5th of August, offers a couple of clean windows. Tuesday morning the 4th is glassy, with a 3ft swell from the E. The combined energy is weak at 113, so it’s small and pretty ordinary. Wednesday morning the 5th is clean again with a cross-offshore wind, but it’s only 3ft. Surfable, but not exciting.
Then we hit a long dry spell. From the 6th of August through to the 12th, it’s a real drought. The swell drops, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the scores are all zeros. There’s a stretch of about seven days where you’re better off doing something else.
Now, for the one true standout. Mark your calendars for Thursday the 13th of August. Thursday morning at Ann Street Peaks looks like the real deal. A 4ft swell from the SE, with a long period of 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is from the NNW at 15 km/h, which is cross-offshore and clean. The combined energy is a solid 337, which is moderate, but that long period means the wave shape should be good. This is a beach and reef setup, and with that long period, it’ll be better peeling off the reef. It’s a fairly consistent spot, and crowds are possible, but it’s worth the risk. The afternoon gets a bit windier and messier, with the swell bumping up to 5ft (combined energy of 609), but it's a bit lumpy. The morning window is your best bet by far.
So, to sum it up: a lot of flat and choppy days, with one promising morning on the 13th of August. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 17 | 33 | 43 | 32 | 67 | 55 | 85 | 112 | 55 | 115 | 212 | 233 | 157 | 186 | 138 | 135 | 91 | 78 | 69 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:12PM1.82m | 8:26AM1.26m | 8:45PM1.82m | 9:01AM1.31m | 9:17PM1.79m | 9:37AM1.35m | 9:50PM1.73m | 10:15AM1.39m | 10:25PM1.63m | 10:57AM1.41m | 11:02PM1.51m | 11:45AM1.43m | 11:44PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:32PM0.24m | 2:47AM0.28m | 2:10PM0.24m | 3:17AM0.25m | 2:47PM0.25m | 3:48AM0.24m | 3:26PM0.28m | 4:19AM0.25m | 4:08PM0.33m | 4:51AM0.26m | 4:54PM0.40m | 5:27AM0.28m | 5:50PM0.49m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 12 | E 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
18 | 16 | 33 | 43 | 32 | 26 | 52 | 45 | 43 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 61 | 112 | 134 | 138 | 135 | 91 | 78 | 61 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 16 | SE 15 | ESE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
4 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 25 | 33 | 5 | 134 | 68 | 103 | 65 | 28 | 69 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | ESE 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | E 16 | SE 11 | — | E 14 | ESE 11 | ENE 9 | NE 9 |
14 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 16 | — | 15 | 14 | — | 5 | 42 | — | 15 | 25 | 8 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 2 | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 3 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 3 | 21 | 67 | 55 | 85 | 112 | 55 | 115 | 212 | 233 | 157 | 186 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 543 | 0 | 9 | 42 | 10 | 9 | 42 | 9 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 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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