Anne Street Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the region.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a quiet start, but don’t let that fool you. The real action is building for the end of the run. The first solid session to really get excited about is a beauty on Sunday the 9th at Anne Street Reef. The morning is a total gem – glassy conditions, clean as a whistle, with a neat 3ft easterly swell pushing through at 9 seconds. The water is sitting at 68°F, which is a bit colder than what we usually get this time of year, so you might want a slightly thicker spring suit. The combined energy is moderate at 202, but it’s that glassy, calm surface that makes it a winner. A perfect beginner-friendly wave for a Sunday morning session, and it’s very consistent so you won’t be waiting long.

Monday afternoon on the 10th sees a shift. A new pulse of 5ft swell from the north-northeast rolls in, but the period is a short 6 seconds. The wind goes offshore from the west-southwest, cleaning it right up, but that short period makes it a bit jumbled. The energy jumps to 384, so there’s power, but it’s not the most refined wave. It’s surfable for sure.

The middle of the week, from the 11th through the 14th, is a bit of a lull. We’ve got some small clean waves in the mornings, especially on Wednesday the 12th with the glassy 2ft, but the energy is low (around 107). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Now, the real standout is waiting for us in the second week. We’ve got a powerful long-period groundswell arriving. The pick of the whole run is Friday the 21st of August. The morning at Anne Street Reef is going to be firing. You’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the east with a lovely 10-second period. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and the water will be clean. The combined energy is strong at 755. This is a proper session, but keep in mind, at 7ft, it’s getting into the territory where it’s best for experienced surfers.

The following day, Saturday the 22nd, is also a cracker. A 7ft east swell, now with a very long 11-second period, and a gentle offshore from the west-southwest. The energy is huge at 941. This is the kind of swell that will really wrap into the reef, offering long, clean lines. It’s going to be a ripper, but the long period means the sets will be more powerful and spaced out.

The run continues into Sunday the 23rd with a slightly smaller but still very clean 5ft east swell, 11-second period, and offshore winds again. The energy is still strong at 566. For a long-range call, the confidence is good, but it’s always worth checking closer to the day.

So, to sum it up: the first real standout is Sunday the 9th for the beginners and anyone wanting a glassy, small-wave cruise. The true highlight for the more experienced crew is the stretch from Friday the 21st through Sunday the 23rd. That’s where the power and quality are.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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