
Surf Forecasts:
Anson Bay surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 766 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anson Bay in the next 16 days are 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anson Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
116 | 81 | 172 | 277 | 180 | 120 | 95 | 54 | 54 | 236 | 594 | 447 | 344 | 216 | 390 | 681 | 566 | 525 | 334 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:59AM1.06m | 5:31PM1.29m | 6:03AM1.15m | 6:21PM1.35m | 6:51AM1.26m | 7:04PM1.42m | 7:34AM1.37m | 7:43PM1.48m | 8:13AM1.48m | 8:22PM1.52m | 8:52AM1.57m | 8:59PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:01PM0.58m | 10:54AM0.54m | 11:56PM0.50m | 11:55AM0.49m | 00:41AM0.41m | 12:46PM0.42m | 1:20AM0.31m | 1:32PM0.35m | 1:58AM0.21m | 2:15PM0.28m | 2:34AM0.13m | 2:56PM0.24m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
116 | 75 | 65 | 277 | 180 | 120 | 95 | 43 | 46 | 236 | 594 | 447 | 344 | 180 | 390 | 681 | 566 | 525 | 334 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | S 8 | ENE 10 | S 7 | S 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | E 12 | S 7 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 22 | SSE 6 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 |
26 | 81 | 172 | 33 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 54 | 54 | 96 | 3 | 10 | 98 | 216 | 118 | 4 | 14 | 27 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | ENE 10 | S 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | E 12 | N 13 | SSW 21 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 14 | SSE 6 | E 10 | N 12 |
82 | 24 | 69 | 21 | 8 | 25 | 12 | 37 | 38 | 3 | 3 | 45 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
104 | 120 | 128 | 160 | 176 | 218 | 247 | 191 | 264 | 266 | 172 | 135 | 128 | 108 | 96 | 132 | 146 | 140 | 155 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 754 | 840 | 800 | 755 | 755 | 840 | 800 | 840 | 800 | 786 | 754 | 802 | 754 | 840 | 844 | 754 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










