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Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
19.4°C
0.0° 

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 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 12th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 13th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 16th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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2
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1
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
18
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
1.8
SW
8
1.2
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2.1
S
11
1.9
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
468
330
264
121
155
709
600
273
552
430
325
345
479
2893
3214
2364
1586
1068
828
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
20
N
25
N
25
NNW
30
W
30
SSW
30
S
25
S
25
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
20
S
30
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:31PM1.57m
9:58AM1.61m
10:04PM1.53m
10:35AM1.60m
10:36PM1.47m
11:11AM1.56m
11:09PM1.39m
11:48AM1.49m
11:42PM1.31m
12:27PM1.42m
00:19AM1.21m
1:12PM1.34m
1:03AM1.12m
Low Tide
3:42AM0.13m
4:05PM0.26m
4:16AM0.13m
4:42PM0.31m
4:49AM0.16m
5:19PM0.37m
5:23AM0.20m
5:57PM0.44m
5:58AM0.27m
6:40PM0.52m
6:37AM0.35m
7:31PM0.59m
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Temp °C
20
19
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Feels °C
22
19
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17
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11
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12
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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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