Anzacs Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.54° S 145.33° E

Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anzacs sea temperature is
13.5°C
0.8° 

Anzacs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Anzacs surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 10,190 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but a solid run of swell is coming through the first week, especially for the experienced crew. The main event is a big, powerful SW groundswell that pushes through right around the end of the first week and into the weekend, but the wind is a problem for much of it. You’ll need to pick your moments.

The best bet on offer is at Anzacs come Monday the 7th of September. Sure, it’s a week and a half out, but the forecast has a real standout morning. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SW, and the wind is dead glassy – zero wind. That’s the kind of morning you set an alarm for. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is moderate (507), so it’s not a beast, but it will be clean and fun for an intermediate.

Before that, you’ll have to work for it. The first few days have some size, but the wind is a dirty cross-on or onshore, especially on Thursday the 3rd and Saturday the 5th when the swell pumps up to 10ft to 15ft. The combined energy hits massive numbers (3060 to 13778), so there’s plenty of power, but with strong winds and rain, it’s going to be a mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle-in session.

The morning of Friday the 4th cleans up a bit with a cross-off NW wind and 8ft SW swell (2741 energy), but it’s still a fresh breeze, so it’s only for the keen and experienced. Then Sunday the 6th morning shows promise with an 8ft SW swell and a clean cross-off NW wind at 15 mph (3612 energy) – that’s a solid window for a bigger wave.

After the glassy Monday, the wind swings back onshore and the swell gets a bit cranky again on the 8th and 9th, with big SW groundswells (up to 10ft with periods of 17-18 seconds, energy over 5000). That’s very long period, which means it’ll be a bit straight and walled up at the beach, but it’ll have plenty of push.

The real last chance for a good one comes on Friday the 11th of September. The morning shows a 5ft SW swell, with a light cross-off easterly breeze at 6 mph (1242 energy). The forecast calls it excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s a fair call – clean, lined up, but with enough power to keep you honest.

After that, into the second week, the swell fades fast. From around the 12th onwards, it drops under 3ft and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, so it’s small and bumpy. Not much to write home about.

So, bottom line: Monday the 7th morning is the glassy gem for the intermediates, and Friday the 11th morning is the one for the experienced crew that wants a clean, punchy SW groundswell. The rest of the time, you’re either battling the wind or the size is for the hardcore only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, moderate winds from the NW by Sat night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:57PM2.08m
2:21AM2.06m
2:30PM2.13m
3:02AM2.16m
3:02PM2.17m
3:44AM2.23m
3:35PM2.19m
4:26AM2.25m
4:11PM2.19m
5:10AM2.22m
4:49PM2.16m
5:58AM2.14m
5:32PM2.11m
Low Tide
8:11PM0.45m
8:24AM0.50m
8:46PM0.30m
9:03AM0.51m
9:21PM0.17m
9:42AM0.55m
9:58PM0.08m
10:20AM0.61m
10:39PM0.04m
11:01AM0.70m
11:22PM0.06m
11:46AM0.79m
00:12AM0.12m
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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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