Surf Forecasts:
Anson Bay surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, S swell with 6,377 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anson Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed morning, light winds from the ENE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3057 | 4451 | 5747 | 6377 | 6077 | 3549 | 1435 | 1172 | 781 | 437 | 426 | 519 | 522 | 850 | 539 | 170 | 134 | 78 | 91 | 82 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:24AM1.64m | 10:43PM1.74m | 11:04AM1.60m | 11:17PM1.65m | 11:45AM1.53m | 11:51PM1.54m | 12:29PM1.45m | 00:26AM1.42m | 1:21PM1.36m | 1:08AM1.31m | 2:28PM1.30m | 2:06AM1.21m | 3:48PM1.28m | 3:31AM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:30PM0.35m | 5:01AM0.36m | 5:09PM0.43m | 5:38AM0.40m | 5:49PM0.53m | 6:16AM0.44m | 6:32PM0.63m | 6:58AM0.49m | 7:23PM0.72m | 7:48AM0.53m | 8:31PM0.79m | 8:51AM0.56m | 9:54PM0.80m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 11 | NE 6 |
3057 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 3549 | 1006 | 825 | 781 | 155 | 426 | 386 | 522 | 850 | 539 | 170 | 133 | 86 | 67 | 82 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | S 9 | SSW 11 | ESE 9 | SE 8 |
18 | 17 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 1619 | 1435 | 1172 | 9 | 297 | 381 | 519 | 189 | 265 | 184 | 73 | 134 | 78 | 91 | 53 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SE 13 | ENE 10 | ESE 12 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 25 | ENE 10 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | NE 8 | SSW 8 |
17 | 7 | 18 | 14 | — | 8 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 157 | 133 | 37 | 151 | 21 | 20 | 88 | 120 | 78 | 21 | 10 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 11 | — | S 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NW 3 |
196 | 4451 | 5747 | 6377 | 6077 | 1835 | — | 235 | 577 | 437 | 362 | 244 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 23 | 34 | 39 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 846 | 854 | 854 | 826 | 846 | 799 | 843 | 840 | 755 | 755 | 840 | 754 | 754 | 840 | 800 | 763 | 860 | 800 | 0 | 0 | 800 |
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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.











