Anson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
19.2° C
0.4° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,157 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW 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 0.7m 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 16th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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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
2
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
19
1.2
W
10
0.7
SW
17
0.9
WNW
8
1
SW
12
1.9
W
6
2.3
WSW
8
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
2.3
SW
9
2.5
SSW
11
2.4
SSW
11
3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
171
138
177
226
191
138
70
251
268
309
102
287
297
688
539
683
828
1643
1262
3847
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
30
S
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
5
NE
20
NW
15
WNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
25
W
35
WSW
35
SW
25
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
10
SSW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
9:44AM1.64m
10:08PM1.81m
Low Tide
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
3:50PM0.28m
4:25AM0.35m
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6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:20
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5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
 mm
3
2
9
15
1
1
Temp °C
18
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
18
18
19
18
18
18
17
18
17
16
16
17
Feels °C
16
14
12
12
14
16
14
14
16
15
15
18
14
13
11
12
13
10
11
11
14
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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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