Anson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
18.9°C
0.2° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,689 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anson Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon).

Tue
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
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Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
17
1.7
SW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SSW
16
2.4
SW
15
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3566
3448
2786
2200
1649
1025
841
490
880
1491
1467
911
1191
2446
2060
2242
1708
2490
4407
3597
Wind (km/h)
20
S
5
WSW
10
E
10
E
15
NNE
0
SSE
10
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
30
NNW
30
NW
30
WSW
20
SSW
25
S
20
S
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:45PM1.64m
11:14AM1.57m
11:23PM1.54m
12:00PM1.50m
00:06AM1.42m
12:57PM1.43m
1:00AM1.30m
2:12PM1.36m
2:15AM1.19m
3:44PM1.35m
3:55AM1.16m
5:07PM1.42m
Low Tide
4:37PM0.30m
5:02AM0.24m
5:20PM0.37m
5:43AM0.27m
6:09PM0.46m
6:31AM0.32m
7:10PM0.56m
7:32AM0.38m
8:32PM0.63m
8:49AM0.42m
10:05PM0.63m
10:14AM0.42m
11:26PM0.57m
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6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:32
5:34
5:34
5:35
5:35
5:36
5:36
 mm
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1
1
1
Temp °C
17
17
16
16
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
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18
18
18
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17
16
Feels °C
14
15
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15
14
17
15
15
14
14
16
16
16
17
13
13
14
13
13
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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