Surf Forecasts:
Anne Street Reef surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 765 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anne Street Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Anne Street Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anne Street Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM. 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anne Street Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Look, I’m gonna be straight with you – this 16-day window for Anne Street Reef is a real mixed bag, and honestly, mostly a bag of nothing. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead before we finally see a little light at the end of the tunnel. For the first week and a half, it’s a write-off. The wind is a mess, mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the swell is either tiny or just plain ugly. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a good thick wetsuit if you’re even thinking of getting in.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday morning, the 21st of August. We get a clean 6 ft swell from the east, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind going light and cross-off from the south. That’s about as good as it gets for this spot. The combined energy is moderate (663), so there’s some push there. It’s a reef break, so a long-period swell like that (9s) will actually line up nicely. This is a standout for the whole outlook, and it’s a beginner-friendly wave, so it’s a good one for everyone.
Then, Saturday morning the 22nd of August is a beauty. The wind drops to nothing – glassy conditions – and we’ve got a 5 ft east swell at 10 seconds. That’s a touch longer period, which means more energy in the water (466). It’s a clean, glassy morning, and that’s a rare treat. The only downside is that this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get there early.
After that, we get a couple of clean mornings on the 23rd with offshore winds from the southwest, but the swell drops to 4 ft and 4 ft. It’s still surfable, but it’s not the size of the earlier days. The energy drops off too (240 and 227). And then it’s back to the same old story – poor conditions through to the end. The swell gets small again, the wind turns onshore, and it’s a nothing burger.
So, the takeaway: if you’re keen, you’ve got a clear window on the 21st and 22nd of August. The 21st is the best overall for size and clean conditions, but the 22nd is glassy. Don’t bother with anything else. If you miss that, you’re waiting for a very long time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 61 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 28 | 46 | 73 | 53 | 89 | 176 | 146 | 164 | 131 | 211 | 613 | 744 | 547 | 497 | 533 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | 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 | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 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 | 5 | — | 1 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
Temp °C | 19 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | E 10 | E 13 | — | — | — | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 61 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 4 | — | — | — | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 8 | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 3 | E 10 | SSE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | E 16 | — | — | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSE 2 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 46 | 73 | 53 | 89 | 176 | 146 | 164 | 131 | 211 | 613 | 744 | 547 | 497 | 533 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 0 | 12 | 45 | 12 | 159 | 159 | 94 | 159 | 739 | 45 | 159 | 45 | 45 | 475 | 212 | 159 | 45 | 159 | 45 |
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The above surf forecast table for Anne Street Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anne Street Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anne Street Reef 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 (Anne Street Reef) 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).
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