Anson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
20.2° C
1.0° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,751 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s 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 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. 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 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon night, light winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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1
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2
1
1
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1
0
0
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0
2
1
2
2
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
21
2.4
SSW
18
2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1
S
12
1
S
12
1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1923
1620
1393
2214
3471
1997
1591
1045
1016
755
538
329
437
324
289
274
329
459
390
Wind (km/h)
45
ENE
45
ENE
50
E
45
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
E
45
ESE
45
SE
40
SE
35
SE
35
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
15
E
5
E
5
NE
20
WNW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
High Tide
10:34PM1.88m
10:46AM1.60m
11:15PM1.83m
11:32AM1.57m
11:54PM1.74m
12:19PM1.53m
00:34AM1.64m
1:10PM1.47m
1:15AM1.53m
2:09PM1.41m
2:03AM1.43m
3:16PM1.38m
3:01AM1.34m
Low Tide
4:55AM0.46m
4:52PM0.39m
5:37AM0.48m
5:36PM0.49m
6:19AM0.51m
6:22PM0.59m
7:03AM0.54m
7:11PM0.69m
7:50AM0.57m
8:06PM0.77m
8:42AM0.58m
9:12PM0.83m
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6:37
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5:08
5:08
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 mm
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6
10
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17
8
1
Temp °C
18
17
16
18
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18
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Feels °C
11
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15
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16
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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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