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Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
19.7°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 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Oct 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anson Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 28th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 28th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 31st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
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0.7
SSW
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0.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
9
2.1
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9
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9
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15
2.5
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14
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SSW
15
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15
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15
2.5
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14
2.3
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14
2.1
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14
1.8
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13
1.4
SSW
13
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SSW
12
0.7
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
156
131
127
333
272
675
161
949
2736
3750
3609
3251
2779
2019
1558
1089
576
318
173
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
S
5
S
5
NE
25
NW
35
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
30
S
15
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
30
ENE
30
NE
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NE
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NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
9:38PM1.53m
10:13AM1.66m
10:18PM1.50m
10:56AM1.66m
11:00PM1.43m
11:42AM1.62m
11:45PM1.35m
12:32PM1.55m
00:37AM1.26m
1:31PM1.47m
1:41AM1.17m
2:42PM1.41m
Low Tide
3:49AM0.04m
4:22PM0.23m
4:29AM0.05m
5:07PM0.27m
5:12AM0.09m
5:57PM0.34m
5:58AM0.17m
6:54PM0.42m
6:52AM0.27m
8:01PM0.49m
7:57AM0.37m
9:17PM0.52m
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Feels °C
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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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