
Surf Forecasts:
Anne Street Reef surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. 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 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anne Street Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s your local surf reporter Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next 16 days around Anne Street Reef are a tough watch. The whole stretch is a bit of a struggle, with a massive gap of no real surf on offer. For the first couple of weeks, it’s mostly poor surf conditions, with very little to get excited about.
The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t kick in until the second week of August. From Wednesday, the 12th of August, we start to see a shift. The swell isn’t huge, but it’s on the way up. On Wednesday morning, the wind swings offshore from the SW, which is a game-changer. The swell is coming from the E at 2ft, but with a period of 13 seconds, that’s some proper long-period groundswell. It’s not going to be a big wave, but the energy is moderate (156). That offshore wind will make it clean as a whistle. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget a good spring suit.
The standout session, though, looks like Thursday, the 13th of August. In the afternoon, we’ve got that same E swell, still 3ft, but the period stays long at 11 seconds, and the energy is ramping up to moderate (251). The wind is light offshore from the WSW, practically glassy. This is the best on offer, mate. It’s not a big day, but it’s clean, and the wave quality should be there for a reef break. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, that’s a solid window. Just keep in mind, with that longer period, it might be a bit more lined up and less forgiving for the absolute beginners, especially on a reef.
The rest of the forecast is pretty grim. The 11th of August has a morning of glassy conditions, but the swell is tiny at 1ft. The 12th also has a decent morning session, but the afternoon is the real winner. So, if you’re keen, pencil in Thursday the 13th, and maybe the Wednesday morning before it. The long gap before that is brutal – we’re talking about two weeks of nothing good. It’s a bit of a dry spell, but it happens.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 17 | 33 | 43 | 32 | 67 | 55 | 85 | 112 | 55 | 115 | 212 | 233 | 157 | 186 | 138 | 135 | 91 | 78 | 69 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:12PM1.82m | 8:26AM1.26m | 8:45PM1.82m | 9:01AM1.31m | 9:17PM1.79m | 9:37AM1.35m | 9:50PM1.73m | 10:15AM1.39m | 10:25PM1.63m | 10:57AM1.41m | 11:02PM1.51m | 11:45AM1.43m | 11:44PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:32PM0.24m | 2:47AM0.28m | 2:10PM0.24m | 3:17AM0.25m | 2:47PM0.25m | 3:48AM0.24m | 3:26PM0.28m | 4:19AM0.25m | 4:08PM0.33m | 4:51AM0.26m | 4:54PM0.40m | 5:27AM0.28m | 5:50PM0.49m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 12 | E 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
18 | 16 | 33 | 43 | 32 | 26 | 52 | 45 | 43 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 61 | 112 | 134 | 138 | 135 | 91 | 78 | 61 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 16 | SE 15 | ESE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
4 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 25 | 33 | 5 | 134 | 68 | 103 | 65 | 28 | 69 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | ESE 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | E 16 | SE 11 | — | E 14 | ESE 11 | ENE 9 | NE 9 |
14 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 16 | — | 15 | 14 | — | 5 | 42 | — | 15 | 25 | 8 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 2 | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 3 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 3 | 21 | 67 | 55 | 85 | 112 | 55 | 115 | 212 | 233 | 157 | 186 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 541 | 1 | 11 | 45 | 12 | 11 | 45 | 11 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 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.
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