
Surf Forecasts:
Anne Street Reef surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 189 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anne Street Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the table for the coming days.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a waiting game. The first real chance to get wet isn't until Wednesday the 5th, and even then, it's a pretty tame offering. The overall outlook is a bit of a mixed bag for the next two weeks, with a lot of so-so conditions and a few moments that could be worth your time.
Starting Wednesday morning, the 5th, Anne Street Reef is showing a small 3-foot swell from the east with a short 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (170). The real kicker is the wind is glassy, making for a clean surface. The water is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s a beginner-friendly reef break, and it’s very consistent, so there will be waves to be had. But it’s small. The afternoon sees the wind switch onshore, so your window is the morning.
Thursday the 6th is similar, with that same 3-foot east swell, but a shorter 8-second period and a bit less energy (103). The cross-offshore wind in the morning keeps it clean, but the wave quality is still pretty ordinary.
Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th follow a similar pattern: small east to east-northeast swells, mostly in the 3 to 3-foot range, with a few periods of glassy or cross-off winds. The standout moment in this first week is Sunday morning, the 9th. The swell is still only 3 feet from the east, but the period bumps up to 9 seconds, the combined energy hits 209, and it's glassy. That’s your best bet for a clean, fun session on a small reef wave. The afternoon goes onshore, so get out early.
The second week is where things get more interesting, but also more frustrating. A solid Southeast swell arrives around Thursday the 13th, with 3 to 4-foot waves, and the combined energy jumps to 273. Unfortunately, the wind is a mess. It’s cross-shore and strong, around 15 mph, blowing the surface out. The period is a mix of short and long, but the chop is relentless. From the 14th through the 17th, we see rainy conditions, rain showers, and even a risk of thunderstorms, with winds staying strong from the south-southeast. The swell builds to 6 feet by the 16th with a very strong 290 combined energy, but the wind is just too ugly for decent paddle surfing. For a beach-and-reef setup like this, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing day than anything else.
The very end of the outlook, on Thursday the 20th, shows a spike in energy to 420 from a 4-foot southeast swell, but again, the wind is cross-offshore and strong at 12 mph. The comment says "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," so it’s a long-range call that’s promising but far from certain.
So, to wrap it up: the best surf on offer is going to be Sunday morning, the 9th of August. It's a small, clean, glassy session on a reef that's perfect for beginners. If you're an expert looking for power, you'll have to watch the tail end of the forecast, but the wind will likely ruin it. For now, I’d be eyeing that Sunday morning window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
158 | 113 | 75 | 93 | 49 | 48 | 96 | 91 | 91 | 83 | 153 | 157 | 152 | 162 | 129 | 97 | 99 | 76 | 115 | 110 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | off | on | off |
High Tide | 12:44PM1.44m | 00:36AM1.21m | 1:57PM1.48m | 1:47AM1.08m | 3:19PM1.55m | 3:19AM1.01m | 4:34PM1.67m | 4:44AM1.03m | 5:37PM1.80m | 5:52AM1.11m | 6:31PM1.91m | 6:47AM1.22m | 7:19PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM0.58m | 7:01AM0.33m | 8:30PM0.62m | 8:05AM0.34m | 10:05PM0.58m | 9:18AM0.33m | 11:24PM0.49m | 10:30AM0.27m | 00:25AM0.37m | 11:35AM0.20m | 1:13AM0.27m | 12:33PM0.13m | 1:56AM0.19m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
158 | 113 | 75 | 93 | 49 | 48 | 96 | 91 | 91 | 83 | 153 | 157 | 152 | 162 | 129 | 97 | 99 | 76 | 115 | 110 | 83 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 7 | E 16 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 10 | E 9 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 4 |
6 | 6 | 43 | 5 | 31 | 29 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 48 | 54 | 32 | 21 | 27 | 18 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 8 | E 16 | SE 13 | SE 10 | E 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 11 | WSW 3 | NE 7 |
6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | — | 5 | 1 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | WNW 3 | SW 2 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | N 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
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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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