Anson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
19.4° C
0.6° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,285 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 10th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 12th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 12th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri night, moderate winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
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(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
3
4
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
1.2
W
10
1.7
WSW
12
1.2
SW
15
1.8
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
414
202
142
91
78
84
70
69
121
124
171
209
177
226
142
81
73
308
756
623
944
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
NE
45
NE
40
NE
45
NE
45
NE
45
NNE
40
N
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
ESE
10
N
10
NNE
20
NNW
25
NW
20
SSW
10
SSW
0
SE
10
E
25
NE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
glassy
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:24PM1.46m
1:28AM1.45m
2:36PM1.42m
2:35AM1.35m
4:00PM1.43m
4:00AM1.30m
5:19PM1.50m
5:22AM1.31m
6:25PM1.60m
6:30AM1.38m
7:20PM1.70m
7:27AM1.47m
8:08PM1.79m
Low Tide
7:30PM0.62m
8:04AM0.45m
8:44PM0.69m
9:13AM0.46m
10:10PM0.70m
10:27AM0.44m
11:32PM0.66m
11:38AM0.39m
00:40AM0.58m
12:40PM0.33m
1:37AM0.50m
1:34PM0.27m
2:24AM0.42m
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6:26
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5:19
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
10
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9
10
10
10
9
15
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15
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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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