
Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 5,884 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with SW swell.
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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are a write-off. On Tuesday the 21st of July, we’ve got a bit of swell from the SW, around 4ft, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNW, so it’s clean. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. The issue is the energy is weak (648) and the wave comment says it’s marginal. It’s not going to be any good. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a complete mess with onshore winds and rain, and the swell jumps up on Thursday to 8ft from the SW with a period of 15 seconds, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore, blowing it out. Friday the 24th pushes the swell to 12ft from the SW, period 15 seconds, and the energy is massive (9295), but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, making it lumpy and unrideable. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are the same story – onshore winds and poor conditions. Monday the 27th is clean with a cross-off wind, but the swell is tiny at 3ft.
Honestly, the whole first week is a wash. There’s a gap of about 6 days with no real surf on offer.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 28th of July afternoon is the standout. At Anzacs, the swell is 8ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NNE. That’s clean, powerful surf. The energy is strong (1897) and the wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best bet – it’s a proper groundswell, and with that offshore wind, it’ll be glassy. The crowd factor is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but it’s worth it. This is the one.
Wednesday the 29th of July morning has a 10ft SW swell with a 15-second period and energy hitting 6141, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, so it’s choppy. It’s a bit messy for a paddle, maybe more of a kite day. After that, the rest of the week into the start of August is a mix of onshore winds and small, weak swells. The 1st of August morning has a clean cross-off and 4ft from the SW, but the energy is low (882). It’s marginal.
Looking further out, the 5th of August morning has a tiny 2ft swell from the SW with a very long 21-second period and energy at 487, but the wind is a light cross-onshore. It’s not going to do much. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain.
So, bottom line: the first week is a dud. Tuesday the 28th afternoon is the clear winner – head to Anzacs for a solid session. The rest is looking pretty average.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
648 | 444 | 260 | 330 | 144 | 770 | 2278 | 2747 | 4190 | 5884 | 2372 | 2498 | 1569 | 1292 | 1440 | 534 | 384 | 224 | 150 | 226 | 537 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:41PM2.24m | 5:25AM2.03m | 5:16PM2.15m | 6:11AM1.96m | 5:51PM2.04m | 6:58AM1.89m | 6:26PM1.94m | 7:47AM1.82m | 7:04PM1.84m | 8:43AM1.77m | 7:48PM1.75m | 9:46AM1.76m | 8:42PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:33AM0.50m | 11:07PM0.24m | 11:15AM0.65m | 11:47PM0.27m | 11:56AM0.79m | 00:27AM0.33m | 12:38PM0.92m | 1:08AM0.39m | 1:23PM1.03m | 1:53AM0.46m | 2:16PM1.12m | 2:44AM0.51m | 3:22PM1.18m | 3:42AM0.53m | |||||||
7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | — | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 |
648 | 444 | 260 | 330 | 144 | 33 | — | 32 | 149 | 3411 | 2372 | — | — | — | 946 | 534 | 384 | 224 | 150 | 226 | 537 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 12 | E 10 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — |
— | — | — | 294 | 2 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 34 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 4 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | NW 3 | NNW 2 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 6 |
8 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 52 | 770 | 2278 | 2747 | 4190 | 5884 | 6 | 2498 | 1569 | 1292 | 1440 | — | 3 | 1 | 21 | 32 | 86 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 6 | 77 | 6 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 479 | 90 | 87 | 437 | 90 | 117 | 101 | 86 | 87 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
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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.
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