
Surf Forecasts:
Anson Bay surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 (Aug 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anson Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat night, light winds from the ENE by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the NW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
120 | 169 | 171 | 209 | 177 | 226 | 191 | 138 | 70 | 251 | 207 | 309 | 223 | 431 | 830 | 954 | 975 | 612 | 573 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:00AM1.30m | 5:19PM1.50m | 5:22AM1.31m | 6:25PM1.60m | 6:30AM1.38m | 7:20PM1.70m | 7:27AM1.47m | 8:08PM1.79m | 8:16AM1.55m | 8:51PM1.84m | 9:01AM1.61m | 9:31PM1.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:10PM0.70m | 10:27AM0.44m | 11:32PM0.66m | 11:38AM0.39m | 00:40AM0.58m | 12:40PM0.33m | 1:37AM0.50m | 1:34PM0.27m | 2:24AM0.42m | 2:23PM0.24m | 3:07AM0.37m | 3:08PM0.24m | 3:47AM0.35m | ||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | W 8 | W 8 | ENE 9 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 9 |
58 | 313 | 291 | 311 | 316 | 360 | 261 | 212 | 216 | 157 | 148 | 117 | 130 | 431 | 830 | 510 | 532 | 532 | 573 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | NNW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | WNW 8 | SW 11 |
120 | 32 | 171 | 138 | 177 | 40 | 37 | 138 | 70 | 251 | 151 | 168 | 127 | 145 | 141 | 105 | 85 | 119 | 297 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SE 14 | ESE 12 | ENE 10 | SSW 15 |
26 | 169 | 46 | 209 | 32 | 226 | 191 | 19 | 12 | 44 | 207 | 309 | 223 | 148 | 283 | 8 | 15 | 75 | 449 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | — | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | NW 2 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | NW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | — |
632 | — | 44 | 125 | 77 | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | 24 | — | 65 | 251 | 214 | 954 | 975 | 612 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 758 | 953 | 825 | 741 | 762 | 754 | 0 | 0 | 730 | 741 | 6 | 6 | 741 | 763 | 877 | 949 | 779 | 779 | 779 |
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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.











