Surf Forecasts:
Anne Street Reef surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with 509 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SE 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 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anne Street Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. Look, I’m gonna be straight with you – this forecast for your area is a proper flat spell. Over the next 16 days, there’s barely a wave worth paddling for. Most of it is poor, and you’ll be waiting a long time for anything decent. There’s one session that stands out, but it’s a full week away, so temper those expectations.
The only spot in the mix is Anne Street Reef. It’s a reef break, exposed to swell, and it’s very consistent – at least it tries to show up. The water temp is about 68°, which is a bit cooler than normal for this time of year (about 2°F below average), so you’ll notice it.
From Sunday the 16th through Monday the 17th, it’s all poor. Swell runs about 5 ft to 7 ft from the SE and ESE, but with short 6-7 second periods and strong cross and cross-onshore winds up to 18 mph. The wave energy reads moderate (304-453), but with that chop, it’s a washing machine. Not surfable.
Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th don’t improve. Swell stays 6 ft to 7 ft, still short period, and winds ease only a little. The energy is moderate (385-549), but the wave quality is poor to marginal. Wednesday morning gets a score of 2/10 – just barely rideable but still cross and lumpy.
Thursday the 20th morning is the only half-decent session in the first week. Swell drops to 4 ft from the SE with a longer 9 second period, and we get a cross-offshore breeze at 12 mph that cleans it right up. The energy is moderate (527), and it’s described as “clean.” It’s still marginal, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. By afternoon, it’s poor again.
Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd mornings offer “surfable but very ordinary” waves at 3 ft to 4 ft with light winds. Saturday morning actually goes glassy with 3 ft from the E (period 7 sec, energy 125). Tiny, but if you’re itching, you could get a few weak ones.
Then from Sunday the 23rd through Friday the 28th, it’s mostly poor with swell dropping to 2 ft to 4 ft, and winds turning messy again. Energy falls below 200, sometimes as low as 52. A couple of offshore days on Wednesday the 26th (18-22 mph from the WSW, sw) bring clean conditions, but with only 2 ft to 3 ft of swell, it’s clean but flat.
Now, the standout – Saturday the 29th morning. You get a pulse of 5 ft swell from the NE, short 6 second period, so it’ll be a bit bumpy and fast. But the wind is light cross from the SSE at only 3 mph, nearly glassy. The energy is moderate (213). It’s not the ideal direction for this reef (it prefers E to SE), but it’s the biggest, cleanest wave in the whole run. It’s marginal, but this is your best shot. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so expect a few others with the same idea.
Sunday the 30th morning is similar but smaller at 5 ft, also marginal.
For beginners, the 5 ft on Saturday is pushing the limit – a bit much if you’re new. Experts will find it small and short-period. This break is consistent, but this forecast is basically a blank run for quality. If you’re a kitesurfer, some of those windy, choppy days might be more fun than paddling. Otherwise, keep the board stored and wait for the next real swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
282 | 206 | 196 | 423 | 444 | 438 | 385 | 452 | 468 | 414 | 320 | 334 | 275 | 149 | 116 | 138 | 138 | 133 | 108 | 111 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 10:32AM1.51m | 10:36PM1.53m | 11:17AM1.48m | 11:10PM1.35m | 12:08PM1.43m | 11:44PM1.17m | 1:08PM1.38m | 00:23AM1.02m | 2:20PM1.36m | 1:27AM0.90m | 3:34PM1.38m | 3:10AM0.84m | 4:35PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:33PM0.36m | 4:58AM0.25m | 5:22PM0.50m | 5:33AM0.30m | 6:19PM0.63m | 6:10AM0.36m | 7:32PM0.72m | 6:55AM0.41m | 9:08PM0.75m | 7:52AM0.45m | 10:44PM0.69m | 9:00AM0.46m | 11:42PM0.60m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 14 | E 13 | — | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ENE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
17 | 28 | 17 | 26 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 84 | 135 | 68 | 125 | 155 | 149 | 116 | 138 | 138 | 133 | 108 | 111 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 15 | S 19 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | SSE 7 | NE 7 |
5 | 4 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 192 | 97 | 81 | 61 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | NE 9 | SE 11 | S 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | 4 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 |
282 | 206 | 196 | 423 | 444 | 438 | 385 | 452 | 468 | 414 | 320 | 334 | 275 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 159 | 45 | 45 | 159 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 13 | 45 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
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Information about the Anne Street Reef Surf forecast
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.
Anne Street Reef is 3 km (2 miles) from Caloundra. If you plan a holiday in Sunshine Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Caloundra. Caloundra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











