Ansteys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Ansteys. This spot is a notoriously inconsistent little bank, but when it lines up it can be a gem. The water temp is sitting at 73°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The outlook kicks off on Wednesday, July 22nd, with a bit of a messy start. We’ve got a 4ft SE swell rolling in at 12 seconds, but that cross-off wind from the NNE is slapping it around a bit. The combined energy is moderate at 435, but the conditions are just marginal. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it. Wednesday afternoon goes downhill with a cross-shore wind and a score of zero – not worth paddling out.

Thursday the 23rd is a write-off with onshore winds and a dropping swell down to 3ft. Thursday afternoon sees a slight improvement with a light breeze, but it’s still cross-onshore and only 3ft of SE swell. Still only marginal.

Friday the 24th brings a big jump in size – 10ft of S swell, but the wind is howling from the SSW at 28 mph. The combined energy is strong at 1447, but it’s a total mess. Honestly, this looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle session. That continues into the afternoon with the same story.

Saturday the 25th is a bit more promising. A 5ft SSE swell with a period of 9 seconds, and a light cross-on wind from the east. The energy is moderate at 382. It’s still a marginal call, but Saturday morning has the best chance of a few clean-ish waves. The afternoon sees a bit of cross-chop creep in.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are a bit of a mixed bag. Sunday has a 3ft to 5ft swell but the wind is fresh and lumpy. Monday morning has a 5ft ENE swell with a gentle cross-shore, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so the waves will be a bit weak and crumbly.

Tuesday the 28th is a quiet day. Swell drops to 3ft from the E, but Tuesday afternoon goes glassy with a slight air. That’s the best conditions of the week, but the swell is tiny. Still, if you’re desperate, a 3ft glassy wave on Ansteys is a rare treat.

Wednesday the 29th has a 4ft to 4ft S swell with a 10-second period, but the wind is light cross-onshore. It’s marginal again. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are poor with onshore winds and small, weak swell.

Now, here’s the standout. Saturday, August 1st. The morning is glassy with a 3ft S groundswell from a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is strong at 877. This is the pick of the run. That long period is going to push in some real quality lines, especially on the point. The wind is calm, dead glass. It’s going to be clean. But remember, this is over a week away, so it’s promising but not locked in. The afternoon sees a bit of wind ripples from the ENE, but the morning is the one.

Sunday the 2nd has a 7ft ESE swell, but the period drops to 9 seconds. It’s a bit lumpy with a light cross-shore. Monday the 3rd gets too big. A 10ft E swell with a 10-second period, but the wind is favourable. The combined energy is massive at 2906. That’s expert territory – way too big for most. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are also too big, with 12ft and 10ft swells. Thursday the 6th drops back to a more manageable 6ft E swell, with light winds, but it’s still marginal.

So, if you’re looking for the best wave of the window, set your alarm for Saturday, August 1st, early. That glassy morning with a long-period S swell is the one to chase. The rest of the run is either too small, too windy, or too big.

Rusty.

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