
Surf Forecasts:
Anson Bay surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,285 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM. 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 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anson Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri night, moderate winds from the NW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the SSE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 10 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
414 | 202 | 142 | 91 | 78 | 84 | 70 | 69 | 121 | 124 | 171 | 209 | 177 | 226 | 142 | 81 | 73 | 308 | 756 | 623 | 944 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:24PM1.46m | 1:28AM1.45m | 2:36PM1.42m | 2:35AM1.35m | 4:00PM1.43m | 4:00AM1.30m | 5:19PM1.50m | 5:22AM1.31m | 6:25PM1.60m | 6:30AM1.38m | 7:20PM1.70m | 7:27AM1.47m | 8:08PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:30PM0.62m | 8:04AM0.45m | 8:44PM0.69m | 9:13AM0.46m | 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 | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
414 | 129 | 112 | 48 | 34 | 84 | 70 | 69 | 121 | 694 | 671 | 594 | 402 | 354 | 427 | 313 | 357 | 320 | 756 | 593 | 944 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | NW 6 | SSW 14 | SW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 5 | W 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 |
25 | 202 | 142 | 58 | 38 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 59 | 124 | 38 | 138 | 53 | 226 | 142 | 81 | 21 | 308 | 312 | 312 | 353 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 17 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | ENE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 16 |
29 | 44 | 100 | 91 | 78 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 56 | 171 | 209 | 177 | 39 | 15 | 3 | 73 | 190 | 209 | 623 | 223 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | S 6 | — | — | — | NNE 4 |
236 | 198 | 218 | 392 | 463 | 515 | 623 | 820 | 1044 | 62 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 34 | 3 | — | — | — | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 754 | 754 | 754 | 759 | 759 | 758 | 738 | 738 | 758 | 819 | 1360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 730 | 1061 | 779 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











