Surf Forecasts:
Ansteys surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 2,807 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ansteys this week:
The surf forecast for Ansteys over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ansteys in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ansteys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Ansteys for the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, the first week is a bit of a dog. Mostly cross-onshore wind and lumpy, messy surf. The water temp is about 71°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be shivering. The wind is the main problem; it’s just not cooperating for clean, rideable waves.
The one day that’s got my full attention is Thursday, August 13th, in the morning. That’s the real deal. You’re looking at a solid 10ft easterly swell (2593 combined energy) with light cross-offshore winds from the WSW. That’s going to set up some serious, powerful lines. The word is it’s too big for the spot, so I’m only calling this one for the advanced and expert surfers. It’s going to be a mission. The morning after, Friday the 14th, is a worthy second option with 6ft easterly swell and glassy, clean conditions. The energy is lower (621), but it’ll be a much more manageable, fun session for most.
After that, from the 17th onward, the swell really backs off. It’s a lot of small, weak, and choppy stuff. Nothing to write home about.
So, here’s the plan: The big one is Thursday the 13th for the experts. Friday the 14th is the best all-rounder. For the rest of the time, keep your eyes on the forecast, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 10 | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | S 9 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 121 | 97 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 87 | 111 | 135 | 147 | 90 | 61 | 1664 | 2807 | 1877 | 1169 | 743 | 408 | 609 | 1037 | 950 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:52PM1.51m | 9:31AM1.34m | 10:33PM1.41m | 11:49AM1.33m | 00:34AM1.45m | 1:29PM1.48m | 1:51AM1.59m | 2:27PM1.68m | 2:43AM1.75m | 3:12PM1.86m | 3:25AM1.88m | 3:50PM2.00m | 4:03AM1.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:21PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.77m | 3:49PM0.80m | 5:21AM0.80m | 6:06PM0.81m | 7:07AM0.68m | 7:39PM0.67m | 8:10AM0.50m | 8:36PM0.50m | 8:56AM0.33m | 9:21PM0.35m | 9:36AM0.20m | 9:59PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 121 | 55 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 87 | 92 | 135 | 147 | 90 | 61 | 44 | 60 | 1426 | 1012 | 743 | 408 | 609 | 1037 | 950 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 9 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | E 10 | SE 7 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 16 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 18 | 85 | 23 | 16 | 49 | 57 | 93 | 66 | 14 | 94 | — | 24 | — | 80 | 83 | 104 | 146 | 161 | 67 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 24 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 58 | 49 | 71 | 67 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 79 | 38 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 43 | 163 | 229 | 107 | 11 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | NNE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | — | S 5 | S 4 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 86 | 97 | — | — | 2 | 17 | 111 | — | 37 | 28 | 1040 | 1664 | 2807 | 1877 | 1169 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 218 | 7 | 8 | 163 | 0 | 6 | 210 | 7 | 161 | 2616 | 856 | 732 | 396 | 8 | 210 | 45 | 39 | 39 | 900 | 0 |
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