Anson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
20.0° C
0.7° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,290 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 14th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 15th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu afternoon, near gales from the ESE by Sat morning).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
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(10 max)
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0
0
0
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
19
1.4
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
465
207
213
151
149
217
384
643
1005
1710
1904
1692
1305
461
581
1310
1507
1161
799
2072
1606
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
25
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
N
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
ESE
35
ENE
35
E
40
ESE
45
E
50
ESE
50
ESE
50
ESE
60
ESE
55
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:35AM1.46m
7:30PM1.75m
7:32AM1.50m
8:21PM1.84m
8:25AM1.55m
9:08PM1.89m
9:14AM1.59m
9:52PM1.91m
10:01AM1.61m
10:34PM1.88m
10:46AM1.60m
11:15PM1.83m
11:32AM1.57m
Low Tide
00:45AM0.62m
12:48PM0.33m
1:44AM0.56m
1:42PM0.29m
2:38AM0.51m
2:33PM0.27m
3:26AM0.47m
3:21PM0.28m
4:12AM0.46m
4:07PM0.32m
4:55AM0.46m
4:52PM0.39m
5:37AM0.48m
5:36PM0.49m
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6:41
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 mm
2
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5
4
2
4
4
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4
27
7
5
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14
Temp °C
17
17
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
17
17
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18
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18
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16
17
Feels °C
14
13
15
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16
17
17
16
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15
12
15
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11
9
10
10
6
7
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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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