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Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
19.1°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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 961 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 25th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 26th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 29th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SSW
19
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SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
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0.6
SSW
18
0.9
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18
1.1
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SSW
16
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16
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
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14
0.6
SSW
13
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14
1.9
WNW
6
1.8
WSW
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1.3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
95
54
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236
594
447
344
216
486
742
539
512
268
121
120
123
263
337
560
Wind (km/h)
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20
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ESE
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ENE
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NNW
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NNW
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NW
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SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:51AM1.26m
7:04PM1.42m
7:34AM1.37m
7:43PM1.48m
8:13AM1.48m
8:22PM1.52m
8:52AM1.57m
8:59PM1.54m
9:32AM1.63m
9:38PM1.53m
10:13AM1.66m
10:18PM1.50m
Low Tide
00:41AM0.41m
12:46PM0.42m
1:20AM0.31m
1:32PM0.35m
1:58AM0.21m
2:15PM0.28m
2:34AM0.13m
2:56PM0.24m
3:11AM0.07m
3:38PM0.22m
3:49AM0.04m
4:22PM0.23m
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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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