Surf Forecasts:
Anne Street Reef surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SE swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anne Street Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim. There’s just no decent surf to get excited about. The only break we’ve got on the radar is Anne Street Reef, a reef break that’s very consistent, but it’s just not offering anything worth paddling out for.
The water temperature is sitting at 68°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.
We kick off on Thursday, 27th August, but it’s a total write-off – small waves around 2 ft with a weak east swell, short 8-second period, and cross-shore winds. The combined wave energy is only 129 (weak), and the conditions are poor. Afternoon isn’t any better – 3 ft, 6-second period, cross-onshore and choppy. Nothing to see here.
Friday, 28th August, morning shows a glimmer of hope with 3 ft east-northeast swell and a clean cross-offshore wind, but the surf is still ordinary and small. The afternoon turns choppy again.
Saturday, 29th, is a dud – 2 ft, weak energy (74 in the morning, 93 in the afternoon), and light rain to boot. Sunday, 30th, sees a bump in swell height to 5 ft, but it’s short-period south-east swell, messy cross-shore winds, and ratings are still zero. Monday, 31st, is similar – 4 ft to 5 ft, but poor quality.
By Tuesday, 1st September, the swell drops back to 2 ft, and the period lengthens to 10 seconds, but it’s still not surfable. Wednesday, 2nd September, morning is glassy with 2 ft east swell, but the energy is lowest at 59 (weak), and the surf is poor. Thursday, 3rd, morning is glassy again with 2 ft, 9-second swell, and the energy picks up to 115 (moderate), but the wave comment is still “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s the best we get, and it’s not inspiring.
From Friday, 4th September, through to the end of the forecast on Friday, 11th September, it’s consistently small (1 ft to 2 ft), weak energy, and mostly cross-onshore winds. The swell direction is mostly east or east-northeast, nothing special. The 11th September afternoon is even onshore and poor.
Honestly, there’s a two-week stretch here with no real standout. The swell is tiny, the energy is low, and the wind is rarely favourable. If you’re desperate, the glassy mornings on 2nd and 3rd September might give you a few ankle-biters, but that’s about it. For the rest, you’re better off staying home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 63 | 64 | 101 | 73 | 82 | 66 | 49 | 52 | 80 | 162 | 103 | 65 | 80 | 127 | 67 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 45 | 44 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:39PM1.82m | 8:01AM1.38m | 8:11PM1.82m | 8:34AM1.47m | 8:43PM1.79m | 9:09AM1.54m | 9:15PM1.71m | 9:47AM1.58m | 9:50PM1.59m | 10:30AM1.60m | 10:27PM1.43m | 11:20AM1.59m | 11:09PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:09PM0.26m | 2:09AM0.20m | 1:47PM0.24m | 2:37AM0.17m | 2:25PM0.24m | 3:06AM0.15m | 3:05PM0.27m | 3:35AM0.15m | 3:48PM0.33m | 4:08AM0.17m | 4:37PM0.42m | 4:45AM0.20m | 5:36PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 63 | 61 | 101 | 73 | 5 | 66 | 49 | 52 | 35 | 35 | 40 | 39 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 36 | 27 | 19 | 44 | 45 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 8 | NNE 10 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 10 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 5 | NE 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | 24 | 38 | 10 | 46 | 57 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 13 | 5 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 11 | NE 7 | NE 11 | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | — | E 13 | — | — | SE 19 | SE 18 | E 16 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 10 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 15 | — | 15 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | 14 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | ESE 7 | — | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 27 | 64 | 66 | — | 82 | — | 16 | 33 | 80 | 162 | 103 | 65 | 80 | 127 | 67 | — | — | — | — | 29 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 45 | 11 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 13 | 17 | 154 | 159 | 45 | 12 | 159 | 159 | 131 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 414 | 12 |
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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).
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