Anne Street Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.78° S 153.14° E

Anne Street Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anne Street Reef sea temperature is
19.7° C
1.2° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, ESE swell with 482 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with ESE 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 18th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, let’s get real. This stretch looks pretty grim for Anne Street Reef. The ocean’s got a little bit of life, but the wind is going to be your enemy for most of the next two weeks. We’re looking at a lot of cross-onshore and cross-shore breezes that are gonna turn it into a washing machine. You’re gonna have to pick your moments, and there aren't many.

The water temp is 20°, which is about 1° colder than normal for this time of year, so don't forget the booties if you're sensitive to cold.

Your first real window is on Thursday, August 21st. Morning looks glassy, with the wind dropping to just 3 mph from the SSE. The swell is small, 4ft from the east with a period of 7 seconds, and it’s clean. The energy is weak at 170, but it’s the cleanest you’ll see. It’s just ordinary surf, but you can sneak a few in before the onshore kicks in.

Friday, August 22nd, is a similar deal. Glassy in the morning, 3ft of east swell, but the period is still short. This is a marginal one at best, only for the desperate dawn patrol. The energy is really weak at 89, so keep the expectations low.

Then there’s another glassy window on Monday, August 24th morning, but the swell remains tiny at 3ft. It’s surfable, but not much else.

After that, we hit a flat spell. From the 25th through the end of the month, the swell drops off a cliff and the wind gets messy. The morning of the 25th has a clean cross-off breeze, but there’s just not enough water moving—only 3ft. It’s not worth the paddle.

The only other moments to consider are clean windows on the mornings of the 26th and 27th, with 2ft – 3ft of swell. It’s tiny, weak, and you’ll be surfing ankle-biters.

From the 28th onwards, it’s essentially flat and blown out. The swell barely reaches 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or cross-shore. There’s a tiny pulse around September 2nd, but it’s still small (3ft) and the wind is fresh and lumpy, making it a complete mess.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Thursday, the 21st. It’s the only time where conditions and swell line up, and even then it’s just a knee-to-waist-high day. It’s a reef break and it’s very consistent, but the swell is from the ESE, which is what it likes. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, so if you’re just getting your feet wet or want to log around, that’s your shot.

Honestly, there’s a whole lot of nothing out there. The surf is small, the winds are mostly junk, and the wave energy is weak. It’s one of those stretches where the ocean doesn’t want to cooperate. Forecasts can change, so don’t write it off completely, but don’t hold your breath either.

Stay patient. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ESE
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2.1
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1.8
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1.9
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
336
444
356
419
269
414
110
355
217
150
124
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112
140
153
143
118
97
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130
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
25
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20
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20
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20
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15
S
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ESE
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5
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SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
4:37AM0.87m
5:22PM1.53m
5:34AM0.95m
6:00PM1.62m
Low Tide
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
10:06AM0.44m
00:18AM0.50m
11:01AM0.40m
00:48AM0.40m
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5:28
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 mm
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Temp °C
17
18
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Feels °C
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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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