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Anzacs break guidePhoto by: Ben Timages

Anzacs Surf Guide

Anzacs in Phillip Island is an exposed beach break that has very consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Beware of - Rips / undertow - Rocks - Sharks.

Anzacs Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Beach3
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent
62°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Anzacs:

The best conditions reported for surf at Anzacs occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Anzacs (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Anzacs with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 38% of the time in April while 57% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 5% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
38%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
57%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
5%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Anzacs Location Map

Interactive Anzacs surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Anzacs is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Australia, 66 km (41 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Anzacs is Avalon Airport (AVV), also in Australia, 94 km (58 miles) away.

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Anzacs Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 18 May 2025, 05:36 Local Time
Sunday 18
7AM10AM1PM4PM
Wave (ft)
5
SW
5
SW
5
SW
5
SW
Period (s) 14 14 14 14
Wind (mph)
20
15
10
10
Wind State cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross

Swell History at Anzacs

Surf stats for Anzacs, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Anzacs

Wind stats for Anzacs, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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