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Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
18.6°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 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 5 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,037 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 5 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Monday (Oct 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 5th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 5th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 10th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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 17°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri night).

Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
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Friday
9
Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
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SSW
13
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SSW
15
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SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
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17
1.2
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16
1.1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
2.5
SW
11
2.4
SW
11
1.8
SSW
16
2.1
SW
10
2.4
SSW
11
1.9
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
400
643
1151
930
704
522
331
451
589
828
808
869
674
627
683
1775
1441
1547
956
1336
731
Wind (km/h)
35
SE
30
SE
25
SE
10
E
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
E
5
ENE
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
30
NW
30
WSW
20
WSW
25
WNW
25
WNW
30
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
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WNW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
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on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:58PM1.34m
3:11AM1.10m
4:27PM1.33m
4:52AM1.11m
5:45PM1.38m
6:11AM1.20m
6:46PM1.45m
7:10AM1.32m
7:36PM1.52m
7:59AM1.43m
8:18PM1.56m
8:42AM1.53m
8:55PM1.58m
Low Tide
9:28PM0.56m
9:34AM0.41m
10:56PM0.54m
11:00AM0.42m
00:09AM0.47m
12:13PM0.37m
1:05AM0.38m
1:12PM0.31m
1:51AM0.29m
2:02PM0.26m
2:31AM0.21m
2:46PM0.24m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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