Anne Street Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.78° S 153.14° E

Anne Street Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anne Street Reef sea temperature is
19.6° C
1.4° 

Anne Street Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Anne Street Reef surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 395 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM. 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 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anne Street Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it's a quiet run. We've got a decent stretch starting out, but the first few days are a write-off, and the second week drops right off. There's a little pocket of something glassy to chase, but you'll need to pick your moment.

The main spot in the frame is Anne Street Reef. Water temp is 67°, a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so a little extra rubber might be nice.

Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August are a no-go. Swell is there, chest to head high on the bigger pulses (6 ft to 6 ft from the east), but the wind is blowing cross-onshore from the SE and ESE at around 12 mph. It’s choppy and messy. The combined energy is moderate to strong (432 to 690), but the quality is zero.

Things start to look a little more promising from Friday 21st. The swell drops to about 4 ft to 4 ft from the east, but the wind eases right off. Friday afternoon actually goes offshore from the east, but the wave comment still calls it poor. Still, it’s a sign of change.

The real standout window kicks off Saturday 22nd into Sunday 23rd August. Saturday morning is glassy. The wind is a light S at 3 mph, and we have clean, surfable waves at 4 ft from the east. The energy is weak (136), but for a reef break, that small, clean swell could shape up into some fun little runners. Sunday morning looks very similar, glassy again with a light S breeze and waves about 4 ft from the east-northeast. This is the best on offer for the first week. It’s small, but it’s clean, and it’s a reef, so it could be fun for a beginner session. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Monday 24th still has a glassy morning, but the swell drops to 2 ft. From here, it’s a slow decline. The wave heights shrink through the week, and by Wednesday 26th, we get some offshore wind from the west, but the swell is just 2 ft. Clean, but tiny. Thursday 27th through to Saturday 29th are very small, with waves between 2 ft and 2 ft. The combined energy is weak (50 to 80). Saturday afternoon does go glassy again, but it's ankle to knee high.

Sunday 30th August sees a bump in size to 7 ft from the southeast, but it comes with onshore wind and a short period of 7 seconds. It’s sloppy and blown out. Not worth it. That continues into Monday 31st and the start of September, with a messy mix of onshore wind and poor conditions. The swell doesn't have any quality to it.

Beyond that, into September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, the forecast is for small to moderate swell but nearly all of it is accompanied by cross-onshore winds from the SSE or SE. There’s a pulse with a long period (11 seconds) on Wednesday 2nd, but the wind ruins any quality. It's a lockout for most of the second week.

Honestly, the best bet is to hit the Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August glassy mornings at Anne Street Reef. It’s small but it’s clean, and that’s your best shot. After that, it’s a long gap of poor conditions until the outlook changes.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:08PM1.38m
00:23AM1.02m
2:20PM1.36m
1:27AM0.90m
3:34PM1.38m
3:10AM0.84m
4:35PM1.45m
4:37AM0.87m
5:22PM1.53m
5:34AM0.95m
6:00PM1.62m
6:17AM1.05m
6:35PM1.71m
Low Tide
7:32PM0.72m
6:55AM0.41m
9:08PM0.75m
7:52AM0.45m
10:44PM0.69m
9:00AM0.46m
11:42PM0.60m
10:06AM0.44m
00:18AM0.50m
11:01AM0.40m
00:48AM0.40m
11:48AM0.35m
1:15AM0.32m
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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.

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