Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is your local surf outlook from me, Rusty.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up here. The first few days are a write-off thanks to messy onshore winds and lumpy conditions. It’s not until Sunday the 16th that things start to look like they’re worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a solid run of surf from the 16th through to the 18th, then a drop-off in size. The real standout, though, is shaping up to be Monday the 24th of August. That one’s a bit far out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s got potential to be the best of the bunch.

The water temp is sitting at about 56°, which is close to the normal for this time of year, so no major surprises there.

Let’s break it down.

Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th August
Honestly, forget about these days. We’ve got a solid 7 ft to 8 ft SW swell running, but the wind is a mess. Fresh cross and cross-onshore breezes are shredding the surface. The wave energy is strong (2002 to 3370), but the quality is poor. It’s choppy, lumpy, and not worth the paddle-out. This is more of a kite-surfing kind of setup.

Sunday 16th August – Morning
Finally, a change. The wind swings to an offshore ENE breeze at 9 mph, cleaning up a 5 ft SW swell. The period is a solid 14 seconds, so there’s some good energy there (813). This is the start of the good run. Conditions should be clean with well-shaped waves. It’s not huge, but it’s quality.

Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th August
These mornings are your sweet spot. Light offshore or cross-offshore winds (6 mph) with a clean, glassy surface. Swell drops slightly to 4 ft - 4 ft from the SW, still with a nice 14-second period. Wave energy is moderate (592 to 645). This is perfect for intermediate surfers – clean, fun, and not too crowded if you’re out early.

Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd August
The swell fades. We’re down to 2 ft to 3 ft for most of this stretch. The winds are light and clean on the 20th, with a glassy Thursday afternoon that’s good for a longboard if you’re desperate, but the energy is weak (146 to 269). Not much to get excited about.

Sunday 23rd August
Strong onshore winds (22 mph) and rain. Stay home.

Monday 24th August – The Standout
This is the one to circle. Monday morning is looking excellent. A clean, 7 ft WSW swell with a long 16-second period rolls in under near-calm ENE winds (3 mph). The combined energy is strong (2209). The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a proper groundswell, and with those numbers, it’s going to have some punch. For Anzacs, being an exposed beach break, that long period might make it a bit straight, but the offshore wind and size will still produce some great ones. This is the session for the confident surfer. Keep your fingers crossed the forecast holds.

Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th August
Swell hanging in around 7 ft to 7 ft on Tuesday morning from the SW. Winds are cross-offshore, so it stays clean, but the quality is more marginal. The energy remains strong (1860). After that, the swell drops off quickly, and the winds pick up again, turning conditions messy by the end of the week.

So to sum it up: the first few days are a skip. The surf comes alive from the 16th to the 18th for clean, smaller waves. The big prize is Monday the 24th – that’s your standout. Beyond that, it fades into the background.

Stay stoked.
Rusty

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