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Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
18.6°C
0.6° 

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 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 2,186 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 6th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 6th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 9th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat morning, light winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SSW
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1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
636
478
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428
974
1167
811
586
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735
666
519
2066
1803
1280
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Wind (km/h)
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20
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High Tide
12:41PM1.41m
00:45AM1.18m
1:58PM1.34m
3:11AM1.10m
3:27PM1.33m
3:52AM1.11m
4:45PM1.38m
5:11AM1.20m
5:46PM1.45m
6:10AM1.32m
6:36PM1.52m
6:59AM1.43m
7:18PM1.56m
Low Tide
7:03PM0.51m
7:11AM0.35m
8:28PM0.56m
8:34AM0.41m
9:56PM0.54m
10:00AM0.42m
11:09PM0.47m
11:13AM0.37m
00:05AM0.38m
12:12PM0.31m
00:51AM0.29m
1:02PM0.26m
1:31AM0.21m
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Temp °C
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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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