Anson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 16 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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, S swell with 6,377 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 17th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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 17°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed morning, light winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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Rating
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
0
1
0
1
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
16
4
S
14
4
S
14
3.5
S
12
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SE
9
1.5
S
10
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SE
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3057
4451
5747
6377
6077
3549
1435
1172
781
437
426
519
522
850
539
170
134
78
91
82
35
Wind (km/h)
30
S
45
S
45
S
45
SSE
35
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
35
SE
35
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
25
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
30
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
10:24AM1.64m
10:43PM1.74m
11:04AM1.60m
11:17PM1.65m
11:45AM1.53m
11:51PM1.54m
12:29PM1.45m
00:26AM1.42m
1:21PM1.36m
1:08AM1.31m
2:28PM1.30m
2:06AM1.21m
3:48PM1.28m
3:31AM1.15m
Low Tide
4:30PM0.35m
5:01AM0.36m
5:09PM0.43m
5:38AM0.40m
5:49PM0.53m
6:16AM0.44m
6:32PM0.63m
6:58AM0.49m
7:23PM0.72m
7:48AM0.53m
8:31PM0.79m
8:51AM0.56m
9:54PM0.80m
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6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
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5:24
5:24
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5:25
5:27
5:27
5:28
 mm
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Temp °C
17
17
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
17
18
Feels °C
11
11
6
7
8
7
10
10
12
10
10
10
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12
11
11
11
13
14
13
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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