Anson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.01° S 167.92° E

Anson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anson Bay sea temperature is
19.2° C
0.4° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,944 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 15th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
19
1.4
W
10
0.7
SW
17
1.4
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
12
1.4
SW
11
1
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
3
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
251
377
309
363
782
475
615
691
683
608
933
3823
1721
1821
2582
2164
1666
1559
1274
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
15
SW
15
SW
15
NW
25
WNW
25
W
25
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
30
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
40
SE
Wind State
cross
on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:27AM1.47m
8:08PM1.79m
8:16AM1.55m
8:51PM1.84m
9:01AM1.61m
9:31PM1.85m
9:44AM1.64m
10:08PM1.81m
10:24AM1.64m
10:43PM1.74m
11:04AM1.60m
11:17PM1.65m
Low Tide
1:37AM0.50m
1:34PM0.27m
2:24AM0.42m
2:23PM0.24m
3:07AM0.37m
3:08PM0.24m
3:47AM0.35m
3:50PM0.28m
4:25AM0.35m
4:30PM0.35m
5:01AM0.36m
5:09PM0.43m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:24
5:24
 mm
8
9
1
1
Temp °C
20
18
18
18
18
18
17
18
17
18
17
17
17
16
17
16
16
16
16
Feels °C
17
16
16
18
16
13
13
12
10
11
11
12
12
11
12
10
10
8
6
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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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