
Surf Forecasts:
Anson Bay surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 14,651 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anson Bay in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anson Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Sun morning, near gales from the SW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 5 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
73 | 67 | 247 | 783 | 3565 | 5411 | 7168 | 11945 | 14651 | 13143 | 9115 | 5429 | 4493 | 3194 | 2347 | 2174 | 2741 | 4937 | 2816 | 1947 | 1304 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:13PM1.78m | 11:26AM1.50m | 11:49PM1.74m | 12:10PM1.48m | 00:29AM1.68m | 1:00PM1.46m | 1:15AM1.61m | 2:00PM1.45m | 2:08AM1.53m | 3:09PM1.45m | 3:11AM1.47m | 4:23PM1.49m | 4:22AM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:47PM0.46m | 5:36AM0.54m | 5:27PM0.51m | 6:17AM0.54m | 6:11PM0.56m | 7:00AM0.53m | 7:01PM0.61m | 7:49AM0.52m | 8:00PM0.66m | 8:45AM0.50m | 9:10PM0.70m | 9:46AM0.48m | 10:25PM0.71m | 10:49AM0.43m | |||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | |
5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | 5:05 | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 12 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 14 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 22 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
452 | 752 | 717 | 579 | 319 | 198 | 149 | 83 | 62 | 2125 | 39 | 23 | 45 | 3194 | 459 | 417 | 1060 | 4937 | 2816 | 1947 | 1304 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | S 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | — | — | ESE 11 | — | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | ESE 11 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
189 | 67 | 247 | 152 | 11 | 50 | 214 | — | — | 40 | — | 18 | 45 | 241 | 42 | 120 | 834 | 964 | 911 | 788 | 778 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 8 | SW 17 | — | — | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | E 12 | SSW 24 | SW 22 | SW 15 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | SSW 22 |
73 | 18 | 72 | — | — | 121 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | 12 | 55 | 166 | 375 | 47 | 64 | 54 | 47 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | — | — | SSE 11 | S 10 |
32 | 60 | 127 | 783 | 3565 | 5411 | 7168 | 11945 | 14651 | 13143 | 9115 | 5429 | 4493 | — | 2347 | 2174 | 2741 | — | — | 874 | 951 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1282 | 730 | 779 | 815 | 825 | 832 | 949 | 1065 | 792 | 843 | 999 | 846 | 861 | 854 | 779 | 755 | 779 | 832 | 846 | 800 | 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.











