
Surf Forecasts:
Ansteys surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 25 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 25 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,615 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 15 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Sunday (Nov 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ansteys in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Nov 20) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 25th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 25th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ansteys over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
47 | 144 | 262 | 382 | 272 | 882 | 485 | 435 | 255 | 185 | 203 | 222 | 462 | 403 | 232 | 587 | 702 | 597 | 734 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:33AM1.52m | 6:35PM1.45m | 7:26AM1.43m | 7:29PM1.33m | 8:48AM1.38m | 9:04PM1.25m | 10:30AM1.41m | 10:56PM1.28m | 11:46AM1.52m | 00:08AM1.39m | 12:39PM1.66m | 00:59AM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:15AM0.59m | 12:35PM0.77m | 00:56AM0.69m | 1:34PM0.88m | 1:57AM0.78m | 3:14PM0.94m | 3:31AM0.82m | 5:05PM0.88m | 5:06AM0.77m | 6:14PM0.76m | 6:11AM0.65m | 7:01PM0.61m | |||||||
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | |
6:28 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | |
mm | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
435 | 322 | 168 | 260 | 222 | 116 | 129 | 435 | 255 | 185 | 203 | 70 | 99 | 302 | 232 | 587 | 702 | 597 | 734 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | — | — | S 11 | SSW 13 | — | SW 13 | S 10 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 6 |
30 | — | — | 89 | 17 | — | 40 | 96 | 172 | 66 | 56 | 28 | 42 | 135 | 218 | 197 | 87 | 62 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | SSW 15 | S 13 | — | — | SW 12 | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | ENE 7 |
47 | — | — | 21 | 14 | — | — | 6 | 21 | 45 | 73 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 47 | 28 | 44 | 24 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | S 6 | S 8 | S 7 | — |
— | 144 | 262 | 382 | 272 | 882 | 485 | — | — | — | 5 | 222 | 462 | 403 | — | 74 | 259 | 110 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 788 | 6 | 0 | 220 | 788 | 45 | 396 | 45 | 0 | 900 | 900 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 163 | 1280 | 6 |
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Information about the Ansteys Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ansteys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ansteys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ansteys 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 (Ansteys) 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 Ansteys 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.
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