
Surf Forecasts:
Anne Street Reef surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ESE swell with 203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anne Street Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Anne Street Reef. This is a reef break, very consistent, and it’s got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell. From now until the end of the first week of August, the surf is tiny and messy. Winds are all over the place, mostly cross or onshore, and the swell is small, weak, and short-period. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 200 (146 to 242). Not worth getting wet for.
Things start to look a little more promising around Monday the 5th of August. We get a small pulse of 2ft swell from the SE with a period of 13 seconds – that’s a long period, so it’s got some shape to it. The wind is a light cross-offshore, and the conditions are clean. The combined energy is moderate (356). It’s a beginner-friendly size, but it’s not going to blow anyone away. The glassy morning on Tuesday the 6th with 2ft and a 9-second period might be okay for a quiet paddle, but the energy is low (120). Crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, so you might not have it to yourself.
The real standout, and I mean the absolute standout, is the 14th of August. That Friday morning, we’re looking at 10ft of swell from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is light offshore, and the combined energy is a massive 2020. The forecast says it’s too big for this break, and fair enough – 10ft is serious. It’s not for the faint-hearted; this is expert-only territory. The water temp anomaly is a bit colder, but at that size, you’ll be too busy to care. The afternoon on the 14th is similar, with 10ft and a light offshore wind, energy at 1285.
Then the 15th and 16th of August get even bigger. 16ft on Saturday morning with a 11-second period, energy at 5335, and a clean cross-offshore wind. The afternoon is a bit messier with a cross-on wind, but it’s still huge. Sunday the 16th peaks at 13ft to 16ft, with period up to 12 seconds and energy over 10,000 – that’s a proper swell event. The wind is either clean or with a slight cross-on, but honestly, at that size, it’s a big-wave show. This is not for learners or anyone without a tow-in setup. It’s a true standout for the hardcore crew.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best bet is the 14th of August onwards, but only if you’re experienced and ready for serious size. The reef will be handling it, but it’s going to be a wild ride.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
85 | 131 | 203 | 144 | 134 | 136 | 121 | 104 | 65 | 49 | 43 | 158 | 116 | 104 | 74 | 33 | 49 | 74 | 76 | 87 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:50PM1.73m | 10:15AM1.39m | 10:25PM1.63m | 10:57AM1.41m | 11:02PM1.51m | 11:45AM1.43m | 11:44PM1.36m | 12:44PM1.44m | 00:36AM1.21m | 1:57PM1.48m | 1:47AM1.08m | 3:19PM1.55m | 3:19AM1.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:19AM0.25m | 4:08PM0.33m | 4:51AM0.26m | 4:54PM0.40m | 5:27AM0.28m | 5:50PM0.49m | 6:09AM0.31m | 7:00PM0.58m | 7:01AM0.33m | 8:30PM0.62m | 8:05AM0.34m | 10:05PM0.58m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 16 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 10 | E 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
15 | 15 | 14 | 94 | 107 | 110 | 64 | 104 | 39 | 49 | 43 | 158 | 116 | 104 | 74 | 29 | 31 | 74 | 76 | 87 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 8 | SE 16 | E 12 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | SE 11 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 9 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 8 | E 16 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 10 |
2 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 134 | 136 | 121 | 40 | 65 | 29 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | E 16 | SE 13 | E 14 | ESE 13 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 11 | E 18 | SSE 8 | E 17 | S 8 | NE 9 | S 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 15 |
4 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 128 | 15 | 33 | 3 | 8 | 37 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — |
85 | 131 | 203 | 144 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 49 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 45 | 2 | 11 | 11 |
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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).
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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