Surf Forecasts:
Anne Street Reef surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SE swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE 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 (Aug 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anne Street Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and look at what we’ve got for Anne Street Reef over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough run. We’re looking at a long, frustrating stretch of onshore and cross-shore slop before we might finally get a sniff of something decent.
The pattern is dominated by wind. For the first week and a half, we’re dealing with a persistent SE to ESE breeze that just won’t let up. This keeps the surf small and mostly ragged. There’s a little pulse of energy on the 30th (Sunday) with some swell pushing up to 5 ft, but that’s teamed with a 19 mph cross-shore wind and a short period of 6 seconds. It’s a messy, bumpy mess of closeouts. The combined wave energy might read 264 (moderate), but the quality is zero – honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle.
We then get a drop-off into tiny, weak surf. Monday 1st of September and Tuesday 2nd see the swell bottom out at 2 ft. The Tuesday morning (2nd) is the only glimpse of something clean, with glassy conditions and a light ENE breeze at 3 mph. The swell is tiny, though, with a period of 10 seconds, giving it a bit of shape for a micro-cruise. Combined energy is just 80 (weak). There’s a brief moment of peace, but it’s not really surfable.
The wind stays nasty right through to the 11th of September, keeping everything small and choppy. There’s nothing worth paddling out for.
Then, on Monday 7th of September – a full week and a half from now – a late-season change could bring a reward. The morning shows a cross-offshore SW breeze at 9 mph and a jump in swell to 5 ft from the SE. The period is short again at 6 seconds, but with clean winds, that long-period rule doesn’t apply here. The combined energy comes in at 216 (moderate) and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions”. This is our one and only standout of the whole outlook. The reef will clean up nicely with that offshore wind, offering waves in the 5 ft range. Crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might get a few others with the same idea, but it should be worth it.
The window closes fast, though. By Monday afternoon, the wind swings E onshore at 9 mph and it’s game over again.
So, to sum it up: wait out the junk for a week and a half. The real target is the morning of Monday, September 7th. That’s your best shot at clean, punchy waves at Anne Street. Everything else is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
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99 | 73 | 82 | 314 | 35 | 147 | 83 | 223 | 167 | 124 | 124 | 193 | 67 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:01AM1.38m | 8:11PM1.82m | 8:34AM1.47m | 8:43PM1.79m | 9:09AM1.54m | 9:15PM1.71m | 9:47AM1.58m | 9:50PM1.59m | 10:30AM1.60m | 10:27PM1.43m | 11:20AM1.59m | 11:09PM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:09AM0.20m | 1:47PM0.24m | 2:37AM0.17m | 2:25PM0.24m | 3:06AM0.15m | 3:05PM0.27m | 3:35AM0.15m | 3:48PM0.33m | 4:08AM0.17m | 4:37PM0.42m | 4:45AM0.20m | 5:36PM0.52m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 12 | ESE 5 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 10 | ENE 6 |
99 | 73 | 3 | 22 | 35 | 4 | 34 | 33 | 39 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 51 | 39 | 28 | 28 | 45 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | SE 7 | — | E 8 | SE 11 | NE 10 | SE 10 | NE 10 | E 10 | SE 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 8 | SE 18 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 10 |
4 | 47 | — | 33 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 2 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 8 | SE 15 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 10 | E 10 | NE 10 | — | E 13 | E 12 | NE 12 | E 19 | NE 12 | SE 16 | NE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
15 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | ESE 7 | SE 12 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | ENE 5 | NE 5 |
62 | — | 82 | 314 | 35 | 147 | 83 | 223 | 167 | 124 | 124 | 193 | 67 | 40 | — | — | — | 30 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 45 | 45 | 154 | 159 | 45 | 12 | 11 | 45 | 45 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
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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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