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Anzacs surfForecast / VIC – Phillip Island / Australia
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Anzacs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Anzacs sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anzacs this week:
The surf forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 24th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 28th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 12 | SSW 6 | |
144 | 130 | 82 | 98 | 84 | 258 | 241 | 268 | 221 | 173 | 134 | 100 | 101 | 93 | 88 | 103 | 75 | 109 | 95 | 344 | 151 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 5:35PM2.20m | 5:53AM1.93m | 6:20PM2.09m | 6:56AM1.85m | 7:06PM1.97m | 8:03AM1.79m | 7:53PM1.87m | 9:11AM1.79m | 8:44PM1.78m | 10:15AM1.83m | 9:37PM1.72m | 11:12AM1.90m | 10:31PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:08AM0.31m | 11:52PM0.53m | 11:59AM0.52m | 00:45AM0.53m | 12:53PM0.72m | 1:39AM0.53m | 1:53PM0.88m | 2:33AM0.53m | 2:58PM0.99m | 3:26AM0.51m | 4:05PM1.04m | 4:18AM0.48m | 5:08PM1.03m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
— | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
144 | 130 | 82 | 98 | 84 | 258 | 241 | 268 | 45 | 173 | 134 | 36 | 26 | 93 | 71 | 103 | 49 | 109 | 95 | 187 | 145 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 14 | S 6 | S 21 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 |
6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 69 | 109 | 8 | 30 | 221 | 24 | 9 | 100 | 101 | 50 | 88 | 44 | 75 | 4 | 45 | 45 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 10 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 13 | W 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | — | ESE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | SW 18 |
— | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20 | — | — | 13 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 22 | — | 10 | 24 | — | — | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SE 6 | SSE 5 | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 12 | SSW 6 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 80 | 106 | — | 69 | 27 | — | — | 58 | 57 | 66 | 64 | 27 | 29 | 344 | 151 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 65 | 244 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 94 | 259 | 109 | 117 | 101 |
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Information about the Anzacs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Anzacs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anzacs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anzacs 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 (Anzacs) 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 Anzacs 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.
Anzacs is 44 km (27 miles) from Mornington. If you plan a holiday in Phillip Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mornington. Mornington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











