
Surf Forecasts:
Anne Street Reef surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anne Street Reef in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anne Street Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Anne Street Reef over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The swell is small and the wind is a bit messy, so the first few days are pretty ordinary. The water temperature is sitting about average for this time of year, which is no big surprise.
Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are both pretty average. You’ll see some 3ft swell from the east, but the wind is cross-off or onshore, and the energy is weak (98 to 112). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Sunday the 9th morning is the first real highlight. The wind goes glassy, calm, and the swell bumps up to 3ft from the east with a 9-second period. The energy hits 214, which is a solid moderate push. That’s going to be clean and fun for a beginner-friendly reef wave. The crowd can be there sometimes, but with these conditions, it’s worth a paddle.
After that, it gets tricky again. Monday the 10th through to the end of the second week is a mix of poor conditions and small swell. The wind is all over the place, and the energy is mostly weak (under 150). There’s a long-period swell on Friday the 14th, but it’s only 1ft from the southeast with a 14-second period – that’s a groundswell, but it’s too small to do much on a reef. The energy is still low (70-80). The next few days are best left alone.
Now, things start to get interesting in the second week. On Tuesday the 18th, we see a jump in size – 7ft from the east-southeast with an 8-second period. The energy is strong (604), but the wind is cross-off in the morning and cross in the afternoon, so it’s a bit of a mixed bag. That size is getting into expert territory, and the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy. Wednesday the 19th is similar, with 7ft and 716 energy, but again, the wind is tricky.
The real standout looks like Thursday the 20th morning. You’ve got a 5ft swell from the east with a 9-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the south. The energy is strong (455), and the forecast says good surf conditions. That’s the best window for a proper session, but it’s still a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.
Finally, Saturday the 22nd morning is another promising one. The swell is 4ft from the east-northeast with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy. The energy is 322, and it’s looking good for a clean, fun morning on the reef. Crowds are possible, but that’s the price of a good wave.
So, to sum it up: Sunday the 9th morning is the best early call, but Thursday the 20th morning is the real standout for size, energy, and clean conditions. The rest of the window is a write-off until then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | NNE 6 | E 9 |
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36 | 90 | 91 | 89 | 104 | 52 | 198 | 155 | 123 | 123 | 97 | 97 | 74 | 81 | 83 | 60 | 85 | 67 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 1:47AM1.08m | 3:19PM1.55m | 3:19AM1.01m | 4:34PM1.67m | 4:44AM1.03m | 5:37PM1.80m | 5:52AM1.11m | 6:31PM1.91m | 6:47AM1.22m | 7:19PM1.98m | 7:36AM1.33m | 8:03PM2.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:05AM0.34m | 10:05PM0.58m | 9:18AM0.33m | 11:24PM0.49m | 10:30AM0.27m | 00:25AM0.37m | 11:35AM0.20m | 1:13AM0.27m | 12:33PM0.13m | 1:56AM0.19m | 1:25PM0.09m | 2:36AM0.15m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
36 | 90 | 91 | 89 | 104 | 52 | 198 | 155 | 123 | 123 | 42 | 97 | 74 | 81 | 83 | 60 | 61 | 67 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 11 | E 9 | E 9 |
19 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 51 | 35 | 55 | 53 | 21 | 97 | 46 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 63 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | SE 13 | SE 10 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 14 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 8 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | E 11 |
5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | ESE 2 | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 4 | NW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 4 | SW 4 |
— | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 22 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 27 | 85 | 13 | 34 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Anne Street Reef 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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