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Anson Bay Surf Forecast
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Anson Bay surfForecast / Norfolk Island / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 21 May 2026 +12Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Anson Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
22.4° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 23rd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 23rd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 25th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anson Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 123mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the NE on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 21 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | |
42 | 84 | 181 | 913 | 957 | 499 | 94 | 411 | 519 | 367 | 584 | 1209 | 869 | 494 | 249 | 190 | 326 | 236 | 212 | 150 | 174 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 11:07AM1.40m | 11:54PM1.67m | 12:04PM1.34m | 00:51AM1.60m | 1:10PM1.30m | 1:53AM1.54m | 2:25PM1.29m | 2:56AM1.49m | 3:39PM1.32m | 3:57AM1.47m | 4:44PM1.38m | 4:52AM1.46m | 5:40PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:18PM0.32m | 6:22AM0.53m | 6:14PM0.42m | 7:24AM0.57m | 7:17PM0.52m | 8:27AM0.59m | 8:26PM0.59m | 9:28AM0.57m | 9:35PM0.64m | 10:24AM0.54m | 10:39PM0.65m | 11:14AM0.48m | 11:37PM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — |
3 | 22 | 50 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 27 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
14 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SW 18 | SW 12 | NNE 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SSW 13 | E 10 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
 kJ | 42 | 84 | 181 | 1210 | 1302 | 2255 | 1826 | 1829 | 519 | 367 | 1498 | 1128 | 1388 | 1724 | 1598 | 1275 | 1098 | 236 | 951 | 150 | 103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | E 10 | NNE 9 | WSW 11 | W 8 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 20 | 17 | 82 | 930 | 673 | 499 | 84 | 411 | 82 | 59 | 274 | 1209 | 869 | 494 | 249 | 149 | 326 | 15 | 212 | 105 | 174 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | W 8 | S 24 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | SSW 18 | S 16 | NE 8 | N 11 | SSW 18 | NE 11 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 17 | 20 | 18 | 913 | 957 | 173 | 94 | 57 | 11 | 222 | 584 | 197 | 142 | — | 61 | 190 | 2 | 2 | 61 | 5 | 54 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 458 | 947 | 2640 | — | — | — | 125 | — | 1639 | 1795 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1039 | — | 849 | 813 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 759 | 842 | 833 | 953 | 953 | 6 | 953 | 953 | 833 | 953 | 1061 | 1061 | 1061 | 833 | 758 | 786 | 759 | 730 | 0 | 0 | 730 |
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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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