Anson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
18.7°C
0.3° 

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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,332 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) 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 1.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 29th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 24th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, strong winds from the SE by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
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0
0
0
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2
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2
2
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2
2
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
841
1550
1750
5332
4065
3142
1939
1443
1224
874
704
569
447
263
210
109
123
68
204
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
35
SE
35
SE
35
SE
40
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
N
10
W
10
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:37AM1.15m
6:08PM1.40m
6:24AM1.26m
6:47PM1.48m
7:04AM1.37m
7:22PM1.56m
7:41AM1.47m
7:57PM1.61m
8:17AM1.55m
8:30PM1.64m
8:54AM1.61m
9:05PM1.63m
Low Tide
11:41PM0.57m
11:35AM0.46m
00:25AM0.47m
12:22PM0.39m
1:01AM0.37m
1:04PM0.31m
1:36AM0.27m
1:42PM0.25m
2:09AM0.19m
2:20PM0.21m
2:43AM0.13m
2:58PM0.19m
3:17AM0.10m
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5:37
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5:35
5:33
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5:31
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5:44
5:45
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Temp °C
17
16
16
16
16
16
16
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Feels °C
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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