
Surf Forecasts:
Anne Street Reef surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 531 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with E 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anne Street Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anne Street Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day run is a tough one. For the first nine days, from Tuesday the 11th through to Wednesday the 19th of August, there’s really nothing worth paddling out for. The waves are mostly small, disorganised, and the conditions just aren’t coming together. It’s a long stretch of ordinary.
Then around Thursday the 20th of August, things start to change. The swell picks up a bit, but we’re still in marginal territory. The morning of the 20th brings a clean 7ft swell from the east-southeast, period around 8 seconds, with a moderate offshore breeze out of the south. The combined energy jumps up to 547 – that’s solid, muscular stuff. But the quality’s still questionable, and the tide could mess with it. That afternoon the wind shifts cross-shore and it gets lumpy. Not your day.
Friday the 21st of August morning is the real standout of the whole outlook. Anne Street Reef sees a clean 7ft swell from the east-southeast, but here’s the kicker – the period stretches out to 10 seconds, and the combined energy rockets to 1425. That’s some serious grunt. The south wind holds offshore, keeping it clean. This is a reef break, so that longer-period groundswell will wrap in nicely and shape up. It’s exposed to the east-southeast swell, which is right in its wheelhouse. Water temp is about average for this time of year. Just keep in mind, the afternoon turns to risk of thunderstorms and lumpy cross-shore wind, so get on it early. Crowds are possible here, as it can get busy sometimes.
For beginners, that 7ft swell is pushing the limit – it’s more for the experienced crew. And with the 10-second period, those sets will have some push and longer gaps, making it easier to get out the back.
By Saturday the 22nd, the energy drops and the wind turns messy again, so that Friday morning window is the only real highlight.
Even though the guide calls this spot very consistent, this forecast is a blank run for most of the two weeks. That’s just how it goes sometimes – don’t lose hope, forecasts can shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
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76 | 57 | 63 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 79 | 101 | 85 | 155 | 159 | 132 | 165 | 220 | 277 | 320 | 481 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:19PM1.98m | 7:36AM1.33m | 8:03PM2.00m | 8:21AM1.42m | 8:45PM1.95m | 9:05AM1.49m | 9:24PM1.85m | 9:48AM1.52m | 10:01PM1.70m | 10:32AM1.51m | 10:36PM1.53m | 11:17AM1.48m | 11:10PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:33PM0.13m | 1:56AM0.19m | 1:25PM0.09m | 2:36AM0.15m | 2:14PM0.09m | 3:13AM0.14m | 3:01PM0.14m | 3:49AM0.16m | 3:47PM0.24m | 4:24AM0.20m | 4:33PM0.36m | 4:58AM0.25m | 5:22PM0.50m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 |
76 | 57 | 63 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | — | — | — |
32 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SW 3 | S 10 | E 11 | NE 11 | E 11 | NE 10 | SE 6 | — | NE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | — | NE 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
3 | 2 | 1 | — | 34 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 79 | 101 | 85 | 155 | 159 | 132 | 165 | 220 | 277 | 320 | 481 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 45 | 1 | 44 | 160 | 149 | 159 | 159 | 44 | 44 | 159 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 159 |
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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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