Anson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
20.3° C
1.2° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,006 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
21
2.4
SSW
18
2.1
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
12
1
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1112
863
778
1772
1620
1393
2193
3471
2214
1611
1045
1143
867
623
528
505
485
464
265
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
40
E
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
40
ENE
40
E
40
ESE
35
E
40
ESE
40
ESE
30
SE
25
SE
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SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:52PM1.91m
10:01AM1.61m
10:34PM1.88m
10:46AM1.60m
11:15PM1.83m
11:32AM1.57m
11:54PM1.74m
12:19PM1.53m
00:34AM1.64m
1:10PM1.47m
1:15AM1.53m
2:09PM1.41m
2:03AM1.43m
Low Tide
4:12AM0.46m
4:07PM0.32m
4:55AM0.46m
4:52PM0.39m
5:37AM0.48m
5:36PM0.49m
6:19AM0.51m
6:22PM0.59m
7:03AM0.54m
7:11PM0.69m
7:50AM0.57m
8:06PM0.77m
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 mm
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5
3
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13
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10
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Temp °C
18
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Feels °C
14
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10
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13
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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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