Surf Forecasts:
Anson Bay surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 9,674 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anson Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Anson Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anson Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, moderate winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1027 | 5068 | 6073 | 5067 | 2383 | 1424 | 1976 | 4094 | 3629 | 3287 | 4149 | 9674 | 9033 | 5676 | 2840 | 1965 | 1073 | 1948 | 2354 | 7506 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:47PM1.29m | 12:41PM1.31m | 00:28AM1.18m | 1:43PM1.24m | 1:27AM1.08m | 3:04PM1.21m | 3:02AM1.03m | 4:23PM1.24m | 4:33AM1.07m | 5:22PM1.31m | 5:37AM1.15m | 6:08PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.56m | 6:12AM0.39m | 6:52PM0.64m | 7:00AM0.46m | 8:01PM0.70m | 8:06AM0.52m | 9:27PM0.71m | 9:25AM0.54m | 10:44PM0.66m | 10:37AM0.52m | 11:41PM0.57m | 11:35AM0.46m | 00:25AM0.47m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | ENE 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 |
| kJ | 8 | 5 | 33 | 12 | 2383 | 1424 | 1976 | 4094 | 3629 | 3287 | 4149 | 9674 | 9033 | 5676 | 2840 | 1965 | 1073 | 1948 | 2354 | 7506 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ESE 13 | WNW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | S 20 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 18 | SE 14 | NE 11 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 32 | 20 | 962 | 1307 | 44 | 50 | 67 | 37 | 204 | 33 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 399 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | ESE 13 | — | — | NE 11 | ESE 14 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | SE 11 | NE 10 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | NE 12 | NE 12 | — | SE 13 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 16 | — | — | 5 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 4 | 47 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 7 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | — | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 1027 | 5068 | 6073 | 5067 | 1893 | — | 920 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 255 | 526 | 306 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1065 | 763 | 779 | 843 | 854 | 861 | 943 | 758 | 825 | 1354 | 730 | 730 | 1381 | 825 | 1354 | 1363 | 800 | 842 | 1251 | 841 |
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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).
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