Anson Bay Surf Break

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Issued: 4 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
21.8° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Anson Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Anson Bay surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,657 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anson Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Anson Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anson Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 20th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 20th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 24th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anson Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
2
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.6
S
10
1.3
S
10
0.8
SSW
12
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
13
1.3
S
16
1.2
S
15
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
817
721
1122
663
423
520
332
176
466
377
847
619
413
637
545
604
506
585
763
970
1303
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
35
S
25
SSE
20
SSW
25
SW
25
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
ESE
15
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
20
NNE
15
WNW
25
WSW
35
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
9:21AM1.54m
10:05PM1.87m
10:10AM1.53m
10:52PM1.84m
11:01AM1.51m
11:40PM1.79m
11:54AM1.48m
00:27AM1.72m
12:50PM1.44m
1:16AM1.64m
1:51PM1.41m
2:08AM1.55m
2:57PM1.40m
3:02AM1.48m
Low Tide
3:30PM0.26m
4:26AM0.49m
4:18PM0.31m
5:16AM0.51m
5:08PM0.39m
6:06AM0.54m
5:59PM0.48m
6:57AM0.57m
6:53PM0.58m
7:49AM0.59m
7:50PM0.67m
8:41AM0.59m
8:53PM0.74m
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:59
 mm
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
18
18
18
18
19
19
17
17
17
17
18
17
16
17
18
18
18
19
19
19
19
Feels °C
10
11
13
15
16
16
13
15
14
15
17
16
14
16
16
16
16
17
18
16
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
11
1.5
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.6
S
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.1
ENE
11
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
8
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
13
1.3
S
16
1.2
S
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
Energy kJ
543
489
478
663
423
292
332
157
466
377
847
619
413
637
545
604
506
585
763
970
1303
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
0.1
E
13
1.4
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
11
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
E
9
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
817
721
3
415
431
198
281
227
167
98
123
85
404
307
294
145
142
25
37
37
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
19
0.7
S
17
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SSW
20
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
7
Energy kJ
8
7
7
64
170
90
119
176
35
280
116
253
41
34
25
23
26
21
6
6
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
7
1.8
S
7
2
S
12
1.6
S
10
0.3
E
6
0.8
SW
4
0.9
SW
5
Energy kJ
377
302
1122
520
5
17
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
799
799
779
823
799
755
755
755
754
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
741
1254
844
Best forecast wave conditions in Norfolk Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
6
6
6
4
4
7
7
4
9
9
7
6
5
7
5
9
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Information about the Anson Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Anson Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anson Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anson Bay 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 (Anson Bay) 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 Anson Bay 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.

Anson Bay Norfolk Island is 78 km (48 miles) from the city of Gladstone. If you plan a holiday in Norfolk Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gladstone. Gladstone has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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