Anson Bay surfForecast / Norfolk Island / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 09 Jan 2026 +12
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Anson Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
23.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anson Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Anson Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anson Bay in the next 12 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 10th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 11th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anson Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.8
NW
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)13121212141414131314131211111110917161414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)149233161123825378676522119526927526024012888115212508577
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
30
ENE
25
E
30
E
40
E
40
E
45
E
40
E
45
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:38AM
1.41
1:52PM
1.54
2:31AM
1.36
2:35PM
1.44
3:33AM
1.32
3:25PM
1.35
4:43AM
1.30
4:26PM
1.28
5:52AM
1.33
5:33PM
1.25
6:53AM
1.38
6:37PM
1.25
7:44AM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:39AM
0.57
8:24PM
0.52
8:28AM
0.66
9:12PM
0.54
9:27AM
0.74
10:06PM
0.55
10:35AM
0.79
11:04PM
0.53
11:47AM
0.79
12:02AM
0.50
12:53PM
0.75
12:56AM
0.45
1:49PM
0.68
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
Sunrise-5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03-
Sunset--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:51
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
---------------313126
Temp. °C212222222324252525242324232323232223232323
Feels °C (?)172020212123232324232122212222221819201919
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The above surf forecast table for Anson Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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