
Surf Forecasts:
Anne Street Reef surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 864 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. 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+) | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anne Street Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
I’ve gotta be honest with you – this 16-day stretch at Anne Street Reef is a tough one. The first time you’ll see anything worth paddling for is on the 19th of September, so that’s a solid 11-day gap of nothing. That’s a long dry spell.
The first sign of life is on Saturday morning, the 19th of September. It’s glassy early, with light NNE winds, just a 3.3ft swell from the north, but the period is a short 6 seconds. The combined wave energy is a low 70. It’s described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – not a standout, but at least it’s clean. The swell direction isn’t ideal for this spot which loves an ESE, but you take what you can get.
Honestly, there’s nothing here that I’d call a true standout. The best on offer is that glassy window on Saturday morning the 19th, but even then, it’s only a 3.3ft north swell with no real punch. The water temperature is about 70°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
For the rest of the period, it’s mostly cross-shore winds, short-period slop, and poor surf conditions. The bigger swells that show up around the 10th and 11th of September are choked by strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions – not worth it. The whole setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on those days.
So, in short: there’s a small, clean window on the 19th, but don’t get your hopes up. The rest is a write-off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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94 | 111 | 34 | 18 | 47 | 494 | 864 | 445 | 558 | 428 | 306 | 273 | 204 | 220 | 180 | 137 | 100 | 91 | 94 | 81 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:16PM1.89m | 6:39AM1.31m | 7:00PM1.93m | 7:22AM1.45m | 7:40PM1.91m | 8:04AM1.56m | 8:17PM1.84m | 8:43AM1.63m | 8:51PM1.73m | 9:23AM1.66m | 9:23PM1.59m | 10:03AM1.64m | 9:54PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:54AM0.22m | 12:24PM0.17m | 1:31AM0.16m | 1:14PM0.14m | 2:05AM0.12m | 2:00PM0.16m | 2:38AM0.11m | 2:43PM0.23m | 3:09AM0.13m | 3:26PM0.32m | 3:40AM0.16m | 4:10PM0.44m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 6 |
20 | 7 | 34 | 18 | 47 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 15 | E 14 | — | S 23 | S 21 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 15 | E 12 | SE 20 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 8 |
15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 4 | — | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | E 9 | SE 8 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 20 | E 11 | SE 20 | — | E 10 | E 13 | E 12 |
1 | — | 14 | 11 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 2 | 16 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — |
94 | 111 | — | — | — | 494 | 864 | 445 | 558 | 428 | 306 | 273 | 204 | 220 | 180 | 137 | 100 | 91 | 94 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 159 | 45 | 2 | 45 | 0 | 475 | 475 | 154 | 45 | 159 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 11 | 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.










