Ansteys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Ansteys, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. The pattern is all over the shop, and for the first week, the wind is just a constant enemy. There’s a glimmer of something special right at the very end of the outlook, but you’re going to have to be patient.

The first chance for a wave is Friday, August 7th. It’s small, with a 2ft easterly swell, but it’s a clean little option thanks to a light ESE breeze. The water temp is sitting at a very normal 71°, so nothing to worry about there. The combined energy is weak (93), so it’s more of a longboard or a funboard session than anything to get too excited about. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve got for a few days.

Then Saturday, August 8th, the wind cranks up from the NE, and the swell jumps to 5ft on the afternoon with a short 6-second period, making for a messy, poor quality surf. The energy is moderate (217), but the wind is cross-off, which is a bit of a tease. Don’t bother.

The whole next week, from Sunday the 9th through to Thursday the 20th of August, is a write-off. The wind is relentless – mostly fresh to strong, cross, cross-on, and cross-off, with swells building to over 10ft at times. For a spot like Ansteys, a 10ft southerly swell with a strong breeze is just a washing machine. The combined energy hits a massive 1896 on Monday the 10th, but it’s all for nothing. The wind and tide might have been favorable on Wednesday the 12th afternoon, but the swell is too big for this break, so it’s a pass. There’s a big gap here with no recommendations.

Now, the standout. Keep your eye on Friday, August 21st. The morning is looking glassy. An 8ft NE swell rolls in with an 8-second period, and the wind is a flat calm glass. The combined energy is strong (1270), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one. 8ft is a serious size, so this is for the crew who know what they’re doing. The swell direction from the NE is not the optimum E, but when it’s that clean, you don’t complain.

After that, the weekend of the 22nd drops off fast with a small, weak S swell and strong cross-off winds, so the window is narrow.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a battle with the wind. Don’t bother. The 21st of August is the real deal – a proper, clean, powerful swell for the experienced surfers. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the only true standout on the board.

Rusty.

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