Anson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
19.3° C
0.5° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 5,095 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with SW 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 (Aug 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 12th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 14th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Fri night, moderate winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SSW
19
0.8
SW
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.2
SW
16
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
4
WSW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
120
84
70
69
120
169
171
138
177
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191
138
116
251
197
469
720
700
427
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Wind (km/h)
40
NE
40
NE
45
NNE
40
NNE
35
N
25
NNW
25
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
25
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30
NNW
30
NW
40
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Wind State
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off
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High Tide
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
8:16AM1.55m
8:51PM1.84m
Low Tide
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
2:23PM0.24m
3:07AM0.37m
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Temp °C
18
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Feels °C
10
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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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