
Surf Forecasts:
Anne Street Reef surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with 190 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with ESE 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anne Street Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the local stretch.
Straight up, this is a tough outlook. We’re looking at a long, dry spell before anything even remotely worth paddling out for shows up. The first real chance of surfable waves doesn’t arrive until the morning of Sunday, August 10th. That’s nearly two weeks of waiting. The forecast for the first week and a half is a wasteland of tiny, weak, wind-affected dribble. The only consistent break we have on the radar is Anne Street Reef, but for most of the window, it’s just not doing anything.
The water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.
The first flicker of hope comes on the morning of Sunday, August 10th. Anne Street Reef will see a clean 6ft swell from the ESE with a 10-second period, and light offshore winds from the south. The combined energy is strong (678), so there’s some push there. It’s not huge, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The next morning, Monday, August 11th, is the real standout. The swell drops just a touch to 6ft from the east, but the period stretches to 11 seconds, and the wind is light and offshore from the south. The energy is still strong (710), and the conditions are set to be very good. That’s the session to aim for, a solid, clean groundswell wrapping into the reef. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded, so get there early.
After that, the morning of Tuesday, August 12th, is also worth a look with more clean 5ft east swell and light offshore winds, though the energy drops a little (619).
Don’t get too excited about the week before that. There’s some moderate energy around the 8th and 9th, but the wind is all cross or cross-shore, and the surf quality is poor. It’s a waiting game. The size gets over 7ft on the 8th and 9th, but it’s messy and cross-shore, so that’s for the experts or the kiters. The real window is that Monday morning, the 11th.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, but the 11th is the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), 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 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 6 | E 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 32 | 40 | 115 | 107 | 77 | 51 | 95 | 38 | 41 | 130 | 166 | 120 | 86 | 73 | 72 | 53 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:38PM1.78m | 7:50AM1.20m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:53PM0.27m | 2:16AM0.32m | 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 | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | NE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 17 | SE 16 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 |
4 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 16 | 32 | 40 | 29 | 17 | 77 | 51 | 44 | 38 | 36 | 14 | 59 | 61 | 86 | 73 | 72 | 53 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | NE 5 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 15 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 12 |
2 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 35 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 73 | 71 | 57 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 14 | ESE 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | NE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 17 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 16 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 13 |
25 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 41 | 28 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | SW 3 | S 3 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | 115 | 107 | 36 | 44 | 95 | 43 | 41 | 130 | 166 | 120 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 41 | 93 | 1 | 45 | 12 | 11 | 45 | 2 | 11 | 45 | 11 | 44 | 45 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 |
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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.
Anne Street Reef is 3 km (2 miles) from Caloundra. If you plan a holiday in Sunshine Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Caloundra. Caloundra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










