Anson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 21 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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,283 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anson Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 24th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 24th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
10
0.8
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
12
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
260
133
179
59
71
47
36
113
207
834
2931
2913
2342
2212
1602
1171
874
862
678
408
269
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
30
E
25
E
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
NE
35
NNE
30
N
25
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:28PM1.30m
2:06AM1.21m
3:48PM1.28m
3:31AM1.15m
5:02PM1.32m
4:54AM1.16m
6:00PM1.39m
5:58AM1.22m
6:45PM1.49m
6:48AM1.31m
7:24PM1.58m
7:30AM1.40m
7:58PM1.66m
Low Tide
8:31PM0.79m
8:51AM0.56m
9:54PM0.80m
10:02AM0.56m
11:12PM0.76m
11:08AM0.53m
00:12AM0.68m
12:04PM0.47m
00:59AM0.59m
12:51PM0.41m
1:37AM0.49m
1:32PM0.35m
2:12AM0.41m
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light rain
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6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
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5:27
5:28
5:28
5:29
5:29
5:30
5:30
 mm
2
1
1
Temp °C
17
17
16
16
17
17
16
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
18
18
18
Feels °C
14
13
11
13
13
13
12
14
14
14
13
13
14
14
12
12
13
13
13
14
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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