Anne Street Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the table for the coming days.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a waiting game. The first real chance to get wet isn't until Wednesday the 5th, and even then, it's a pretty tame offering. The overall outlook is a bit of a mixed bag for the next two weeks, with a lot of so-so conditions and a few moments that could be worth your time.

Starting Wednesday morning, the 5th, Anne Street Reef is showing a small 3-foot swell from the east with a short 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (170). The real kicker is the wind is glassy, making for a clean surface. The water is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s a beginner-friendly reef break, and it’s very consistent, so there will be waves to be had. But it’s small. The afternoon sees the wind switch onshore, so your window is the morning.

Thursday the 6th is similar, with that same 3-foot east swell, but a shorter 8-second period and a bit less energy (103). The cross-offshore wind in the morning keeps it clean, but the wave quality is still pretty ordinary.

Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th follow a similar pattern: small east to east-northeast swells, mostly in the 3 to 3-foot range, with a few periods of glassy or cross-off winds. The standout moment in this first week is Sunday morning, the 9th. The swell is still only 3 feet from the east, but the period bumps up to 9 seconds, the combined energy hits 209, and it's glassy. That’s your best bet for a clean, fun session on a small reef wave. The afternoon goes onshore, so get out early.

The second week is where things get more interesting, but also more frustrating. A solid Southeast swell arrives around Thursday the 13th, with 3 to 4-foot waves, and the combined energy jumps to 273. Unfortunately, the wind is a mess. It’s cross-shore and strong, around 15 mph, blowing the surface out. The period is a mix of short and long, but the chop is relentless. From the 14th through the 17th, we see rainy conditions, rain showers, and even a risk of thunderstorms, with winds staying strong from the south-southeast. The swell builds to 6 feet by the 16th with a very strong 290 combined energy, but the wind is just too ugly for decent paddle surfing. For a beach-and-reef setup like this, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing day than anything else.

The very end of the outlook, on Thursday the 20th, shows a spike in energy to 420 from a 4-foot southeast swell, but again, the wind is cross-offshore and strong at 12 mph. The comment says "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," so it’s a long-range call that’s promising but far from certain.

So, to wrap it up: the best surf on offer is going to be Sunday morning, the 9th of August. It's a small, clean, glassy session on a reef that's perfect for beginners. If you're an expert looking for power, you'll have to watch the tail end of the forecast, but the wind will likely ruin it. For now, I’d be eyeing that Sunday morning window.

Rusty.

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