Anson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
19.0°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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,389 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 31st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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AM
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Night
AM
PM
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
2
2
3
3
4
2
4
2
3
1
2
1
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
8
1
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
14
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
15
3
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
443
457
975
2107
4066
3715
3496
3400
2573
2253
1488
917
755
557
965
1081
750
1671
2580
3484
Wind (km/h)
30
S
25
S
20
SW
25
S
20
SSW
20
S
15
S
10
S
5
WNW
10
SW
5
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
NNW
15
NW
25
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:36PM1.74m
9:55AM1.62m
10:09PM1.71m
10:33AM1.61m
10:45PM1.64m
11:14AM1.57m
11:23PM1.54m
12:00PM1.50m
00:06AM1.42m
12:57PM1.43m
1:00AM1.30m
2:12PM1.36m
2:15AM1.19m
Low Tide
3:22PM0.25m
3:50AM0.25m
3:59PM0.27m
4:25AM0.23m
4:37PM0.30m
5:02AM0.24m
5:20PM0.37m
5:43AM0.27m
6:09PM0.46m
6:31AM0.32m
7:10PM0.56m
7:32AM0.38m
8:32PM0.63m
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rain showers
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6:05
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:31
5:32
5:32
5:34
5:34
5:35
5:35
 mm
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Temp °C
17
17
18
17
17
17
16
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
18
17
18
18
Feels °C
11
12
15
13
14
13
13
15
16
14
16
15
14
14
14
15
17
16
15
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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