Anne Street Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag overall. The forecast kicks off with a solid pulse of swell, but it’s bringing some serious size that’ll be too much for the easy-going spots. The window of clean, ridable waves is narrow, so you’ve got to pick your moments.

The standout is definitely Anne Street Reef on Monday, July 20th afternoon. We’re looking at a solid 10ft swell from the ESE, which is right in the sweet spot for this break. The combined energy is pumping at 1970 – that’s a lot of power in the water. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so don’t forget a good hood. The wind is a cross-shore from the SE at 19 mph, which is a bit fresh, but it’s keeping the lines clean. This is a very consistent reef break, so expect plenty of waves. That said, at this size, it’s one for the experienced crew only – beginners need to sit this one out. The period is a solid 10 seconds, so there’s good energy and shape, but the sets will be a bit more spaced out, making the paddle out a little easier for the fit guys.

Moving into Tuesday, July 21st, the swell drops a bit, but the wind turns choppy and cross-onshore, making it a write-off. Same story for Wednesday, July 22nd – the swell is still sizeable but the breeze is messy. The surf is pretty ordinary until the wind finally swings around.

Thursday, July 23rd morning is where it cleans up. The swell drops to 4ft from the E, and we get a light cross-offshore breeze from the SW. The energy is down to 209, so it’s a much more manageable wave. This is a great session for the beginner to intermediate surfer after the big stuff. The break is very consistent, but the crowds are possible, so get in early.

The rest of that week and into the next is pretty flat and small. There’s a tiny pulse on Saturday, July 26th morning – 2ft from the E with clean cross-offshore wind, but it’s barely a ripple. The combined energy is a weak 65, so it’s more of a log or a longboard session.

Then we hit a long dry spell. From Sunday, July 27th right through to Thursday, July 31st morning, it’s tiny and mostly poor. The only flicker of life is on Friday, July 31st morning when a 4ft ESE swell shows up with a very short period of 5 seconds. The energy is 118, so it’s surfable but very weak and wobbly. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the waves will be fat and slow.

The pattern continues into the first week of August. Saturday, August 1st morning offers a similar 4ft ESE swell, but again, it’s ordinary. The first real sign of a change comes on Monday, August 4th morning when a 6ft SSE swell arrives with a 7-second period. The energy climbs to 259, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore. This is a promising but less certain long-range option. The size is into the advanced territory, and the shorter period means it’ll be a bit peaky and less powerful at the reef. Still, it’s the best bet in the second week if you’re desperate.

Overall, the first week has a few good windows, but the second week is a waiting game. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s looking like a whole lot of gutless days.

Rusty.

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