
Surf Forecasts:
Anne Street Reef surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNE swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anne Street Reef in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anne Street Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the region.
First off, we’ve got a bit of a quiet start, but don’t let that fool you. The real action is building for the end of the run. The first solid session to really get excited about is a beauty on Sunday the 9th at Anne Street Reef. The morning is a total gem – glassy conditions, clean as a whistle, with a neat 3ft easterly swell pushing through at 9 seconds. The water is sitting at 68°F, which is a bit colder than what we usually get this time of year, so you might want a slightly thicker spring suit. The combined energy is moderate at 202, but it’s that glassy, calm surface that makes it a winner. A perfect beginner-friendly wave for a Sunday morning session, and it’s very consistent so you won’t be waiting long.
Monday afternoon on the 10th sees a shift. A new pulse of 5ft swell from the north-northeast rolls in, but the period is a short 6 seconds. The wind goes offshore from the west-southwest, cleaning it right up, but that short period makes it a bit jumbled. The energy jumps to 384, so there’s power, but it’s not the most refined wave. It’s surfable for sure.
The middle of the week, from the 11th through the 14th, is a bit of a lull. We’ve got some small clean waves in the mornings, especially on Wednesday the 12th with the glassy 2ft, but the energy is low (around 107). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
Now, the real standout is waiting for us in the second week. We’ve got a powerful long-period groundswell arriving. The pick of the whole run is Friday the 21st of August. The morning at Anne Street Reef is going to be firing. You’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the east with a lovely 10-second period. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and the water will be clean. The combined energy is strong at 755. This is a proper session, but keep in mind, at 7ft, it’s getting into the territory where it’s best for experienced surfers.
The following day, Saturday the 22nd, is also a cracker. A 7ft east swell, now with a very long 11-second period, and a gentle offshore from the west-southwest. The energy is huge at 941. This is the kind of swell that will really wrap into the reef, offering long, clean lines. It’s going to be a ripper, but the long period means the sets will be more powerful and spaced out.
The run continues into Sunday the 23rd with a slightly smaller but still very clean 5ft east swell, 11-second period, and offshore winds again. The energy is still strong at 566. For a long-range call, the confidence is good, but it’s always worth checking closer to the day.
So, to sum it up: the first real standout is Sunday the 9th for the beginners and anyone wanting a glassy, small-wave cruise. The true highlight for the more experienced crew is the stretch from Friday the 21st through Sunday the 23rd. That’s where the power and quality are.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
155 | 120 | 120 | 108 | 165 | 74 | 78 | 57 | 61 | 83 | 81 | 60 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 77 | 58 | 76 | 61 | 71 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:37PM1.80m | 5:52AM1.11m | 6:31PM1.91m | 6:47AM1.22m | 7:19PM1.98m | 7:36AM1.33m | 8:03PM2.00m | 8:21AM1.42m | 8:45PM1.95m | 9:05AM1.49m | 9:24PM1.85m | 9:48AM1.52m | 10:01PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:30AM0.27m | 00:25AM0.37m | 11:35AM0.20m | 1:13AM0.27m | 12:33PM0.13m | 1:56AM0.19m | 1:25PM0.09m | 2:36AM0.15m | 2:14PM0.09m | 3:13AM0.14m | 3:01PM0.14m | 3:49AM0.16m | 3:47PM0.24m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 |
155 | 120 | 120 | 93 | 122 | 59 | 78 | 57 | 61 | 83 | 81 | 18 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | S 9 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | S 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 10 | SSE 8 |
43 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 94 | 74 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 19 | 2 | 60 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | SSE 9 | S 9 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 11 | — | — | NE 11 | S 9 | S 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 9 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 11 | — | NE 10 |
4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | NE 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 |
— | 50 | 47 | 108 | 165 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 77 | 58 | 76 | 61 | 71 | 83 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 414 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 44 | 12 | 44 | 159 | 13 | 28 | 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).
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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