Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Anzacs.

The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We’ve got solid swell showing up, but the wind is going to be a problem for a lot of it. You’ll need to pick your moments.

Friday morning the 7th kicks off with a clean 4ft SW groundswell (15 seconds) and a light cross-shore breeze, but the energy is only moderate (880). It’s there, but it’s not exactly firing. Friday afternoon the wind swings light cross-onshore, bumping the swell up to 5ft, and the energy picks up a notch (1054), but that wind direction is going to put a little ripple on the face.

Saturday the 8th is a write-off for quality. The wind is up from the north at 12 mph, and while it’s clean, the swell is dropping. Not worth getting wet for.

Sunday the 9th has a fresh offshore wind from the NE at 19 mph, but the swell is only 3ft. The wind is blowing the top off it, and the energy is weak (374). Hard work for small returns.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Monday the 10th through to Friday the 14th, it’s a no-go. The swell gets big – 10ft to 12ft – but it’s accompanied by strong onshore or cross-onshore winds (28 mph), making it a total mess. The water is going to be a washing machine. Even when the swell drops to 5ft on Wednesday, the wind is howling. This stretch is more for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

Now, the bright spot. Saturday morning the 15th is the standout. The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the ESE (6 mph), and we’ve got a clean 8ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 17 seconds. The energy is strong (3393). This is a big, powerful swell with light wind. For experienced surfers, this is the session to circle. The long period and SW direction are a perfect match for the break. The water temp is about 56°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Sunday the 16th eases off – 4ft in the morning with light wind, but the energy drops (757). Still a fun, clean option for a smaller board.

Monday the 17th morning is glassy, with a 4ft SW swell. The wind is dead calm. The energy is low (471), but it’ll be pretty and clean. Tuesday the 18th morning is also glassy, with a 3ft, very long-period 18-second swell. Energy is moderate (945). This is a long-period groundswell, so it might be a little straight at the beach, but it will be clean.

The second week stays pretty consistent. Wednesday the 19th to Friday the 21st offers clean, cross-off winds with 3ft to 4ft SW swell. Good for a grovel session, but nothing to write home about.

Then, Saturday the 22nd morning is another notable one. The wind is light cross-off from the north (9 mph), and the swell is 8ft SW. The period is shorter (10 seconds), so it’s a windswell mix, but the energy is still strong (1280). For experienced surfers, this is a solid, powerful option with clean conditions. It’s big, so leave the foamies at home.

Overall, the best bet for the whole period is the 15th of August. That’s the one you want to be out for. The 22nd is a solid second option for the bigger wave crew.

Rusty out.

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