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Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
20.8°C
1.4° 

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 15 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,718 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 16th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
7
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
2.5
S
12
2.3
S
11
1.6
SSW
11
1.9
SE
9
2.3
SE
8
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
480
3267
2930
3718
2728
1914
1347
551
548
636
246
254
196
176
298
189
126
189
528
377
Wind (km/h)
40
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
S
20
SSE
30
SE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
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ESE
30
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
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High Tide
11:42PM1.31m
12:27PM1.42m
00:19AM1.21m
1:12PM1.34m
1:03AM1.12m
2:07PM1.27m
2:04AM1.05m
3:15PM1.24m
3:32AM1.02m
4:29PM1.24m
4:59AM1.06m
5:31PM1.29m
Low Tide
5:57PM0.44m
5:58AM0.27m
6:40PM0.52m
6:37AM0.35m
7:31PM0.59m
7:24AM0.43m
8:36PM0.63m
8:25AM0.51m
9:52PM0.63m
9:41AM0.55m
11:01PM0.58m
10:54AM0.54m
11:56PM0.50m
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Temp °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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