
Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 9,743 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s 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 (Sep 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s take a look at what’s brewing for Anzacs.
We’ve got a solid run of southwest groundswell coming in, but the wind is going to be the main player for a good chunk of the next couple of weeks. It’s a real mixed bag. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a little bonus if you’re out there.
The first real window of opportunity looks to be Saturday, September 12th. Early morning, the wind swings around to the NNW at just 3 mph, almost glassy, and there’s a clean 6ft southwest swell rolling in with a long 15-second period. The energy is pumping at 1513, so there’s plenty of push. This is the standout for experienced surfers. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few out, but that clean, offshore-angled breeze will make it worth the paddle.
Sunday the 13th is another beauty. The morning has a light NNE offshore breeze at 6 mph, clean waves at 6ft from the southwest, period at 15 seconds. It’s got that same excellent feel. The afternoon on Sunday cleans up even more, with a cross-offshore breeze from the southeast at 9 mph and consistent 5ft swell. That afternoon session is looking very, very good.
Now, looking further out, the real standout is Friday the 18th. The morning starts with a light NNE cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph, 8ft of southwest groundswell with a 16-second period, and a pumping energy reading of 2601. The afternoon is the cherry on top: absolute glass. Zero wind, 7ft southwest swell, 15-second period. That is as good as it gets for experienced surfers. Keep in mind that a long-period swell like this can be a bit straight at a beach break, but Anzacs handles it well.
There’s a lot of junk in between. The 9th and 10th of September see a huge pulse of 10ft to 12ft swell with onshore gales, making it way too big and blown out – that’s expert-only territory at best, and honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The 15th and 16th bring another strong push of swell but with fresh to strong onshore winds, so it’s a write-off.
So, to sum it up: your top picks are the morning of Saturday the 12th, the whole of Sunday the 13th, and the absolute gem on Friday the 18th, especially the afternoon glass-off. There are gaps of a few days where it’s just not worth paddling out, but when it’s on, it’s on.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1456 | 1096 | 2443 | 1680 | 1063 | 357 | 761 | 240 | 701 | 535 | 1555 | 1297 | 4467 | 7199 | 9633 | 7698 | 6323 | 2548 | 1692 | 1421 | 1672 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:49PM2.16m | 5:58AM2.14m | 5:32PM2.11m | 6:53AM2.05m | 6:23PM2.02m | 7:55AM1.95m | 7:26PM1.92m | 9:06AM1.90m | 8:45PM1.84m | 10:19AM1.90m | 10:14PM1.84m | 11:23AM1.95m | 11:35PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:01AM0.70m | 11:22PM0.06m | 11:46AM0.79m | 00:12AM0.12m | 12:37PM0.89m | 1:08AM0.23m | 1:40PM0.96m | 2:15AM0.34m | 2:58PM0.97m | 3:31AM0.44m | 4:20PM0.89m | 4:47AM0.48m | 5:32PM0.73m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
1456 | 1096 | — | 1680 | 1063 | 357 | 341 | 128 | 701 | 535 | 1555 | 1297 | 2299 | 424 | 9633 | 7698 | 6323 | 2548 | 1692 | 1421 | 1672 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 6 | WSW 21 | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 105 | 51 | 71 | 114 | 246 | 534 | 789 | 52 | 562 | — | — | 559 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | — | SSW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 69 | 256 | 61 | 59 | — | 93 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | W 5 | SW 11 | — | — | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 7 | — | — | — | WSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — |
39 | 74 | 2443 | — | — | 86 | 761 | 240 | — | — | — | 141 | 4467 | 7199 | 6475 | 5406 | 4103 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 480 | 444 | 305 | 86 | 18 | 78 | 101 | 109 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 86 | 562 | 1341 | 78 | 90 | 322 | 6 | 24 | 18 | 0 |
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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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