Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty.

First up, we’re looking at a pretty wild stretch ahead. The first few days are a write-off – strong winds and messy conditions mean you’re better off staying on the beach. Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are a total loss with howling cross-off and cross winds, and the swell is either small or way too big and blown out. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th keep that same energy: big SW groundswell pushing 10ft to 12ft, but it’s all cross-shore chop and onshore junk. The combined energy is massive – we’re talking 3514 to 8829 – but it’s useless. That Tuesday afternoon setup with 12ft and 8829 energy is more of a kite-surfing dream than a surfer’s.

Wednesday the 15th starts to ease off. The swell drops to 7ft in the morning, but it’s still cross-shore and lumpy. By the afternoon, it’s 6ft with a gentle cross-onshore breeze, but it’s still choppy. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 16th morning at Anzacs is the first real standout. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the NNW at 15 km/h. The combined energy is 726 – moderate – but the conditions are clean. The water temp is 57°, which is about average for this time of year. This is a solid option for an intermediate surfer.

But the real gem is Friday the 17th. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are absolute crackers. The swell holds at 6ft from the SW with a long 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy in the afternoon – dead calm. The combined energy is 1707 in the morning and 1494 in the afternoon. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period means the waves will have real punch and shape, and with that glassy surface, it’s going to be as clean as it gets. This is the standout of the whole outlook. Crowds are possible at Anzacs, so get in early.

After that, things drop off again. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are small and marginal, with the swell dropping to 3ft or less. The wind stays cross-off, but the energy is weak. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are a mess of onshore and cross-shore wind with rain. Not worth it.

There’s a bit of a gap in quality until Thursday the 24th, which shows some promise with a 6ft SW swell and a 17-second period, but the wind is cross-shore and it’s only marginal. Then, another standout pops up on Saturday the 25th. Both morning and afternoon have 4ft SW swell with a 16-second period and light cross-off winds. The combined energy is 789 to 868, and the conditions are clean. That’s a solid, fun size for intermediates.

Finally, Sunday the 26th afternoon brings a glassy 4ft SW swell with a 15-second period and 1065 energy. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a nice way to wrap up the outlook.

So, the two true standouts are Friday the 17th – especially the glassy afternoon session – and Saturday the 25th, which offers clean, fun waves. Get on them.

Rusty.

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