
Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 5,402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Anzacs over the next couple of weeks.
First off, if you’re itching to paddle out right now, you’re gonna be disappointed. The early part of the forecast is a total write‑off – from Thursday 23rd July right through to Saturday 25th, it’s all howling cross‑onshore wind and lumpy, messy surf. No good waves on offer, just a lot of white water. That’s a solid three‑day gap with nothing to recommend. Hang tight.
Things start to show a little pulse on Sunday 26th – morning sees a marginal 5.2‑ft SW swell (11‑second period) with a moderate cross‑shore breeze. The combined energy is only 574 – weak – and the conditions are still a bit cross‑choppy. It’s a maybe, but not something I’d get excited about.
Then we get another lull. Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th are still poor, with cross‑off or cross‑onshore winds and small, lumpy waves. Wednesday 29th brings a bigger pulse (9.8‑ft SW, 14s) but the wind is cross‑onshore again – messy and choppy. Not worth the drive.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday 30th July morning – the wind swings light easterly, cross‑off, and the swell drops to a clean 4.3‑ft SW (12s, combined energy 494). The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. That morning session is actually clean and could be a fun little wave. Friday 31st morning is similar, with a 3‑ft SW swell and a light offshore – clean but small.
But the real standout is Monday 3rd August. That morning you’ve got a solid 7.9‑ft SW groundswell, 18‑second period – that’s proper long‑period energy (combined energy 3603, strong). The wind is light northerly, cross‑off, and the surf is clean. The afternoon gets even better: 7.2‑ft SW, still 18s, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. The waves will have plenty of power and shape, with long gaps between sets. If you’re intermediate and confident, you might handle it, but 7.9‑ft is pushing it for beginners. Crowds are possible at Anzacs, so get there early.
Tuesday 4th August morning is still very good – 4.9‑ft SW, 16s, clean with a light offshore. Afternoon goes glassy again with a 3.9‑ft swell. After that, the swell fades but the wind stays favourable through to the end of the forecast window, with small clean waves in the 2.3–3‑ft range.
So, to sum it
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, moderate winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2350 | 3094 | 4834 | 3778 | 4631 | 2371 | 2770 | 1229 | 1413 | 564 | 457 | 478 | 350 | 406 | 512 | 546 | 875 | 1488 | 3761 | 1537 | 878 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:51PM2.04m | 6:58AM1.89m | 6:26PM1.94m | 7:47AM1.82m | 7:04PM1.84m | 8:43AM1.77m | 7:48PM1.75m | 9:46AM1.76m | 8:42PM1.68m | 10:52AM1.78m | 9:48PM1.63m | 11:52AM1.84m | 10:59PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:56AM0.79m | 00:27AM0.33m | 12:38PM0.92m | 1:08AM0.39m | 1:23PM1.03m | 1:53AM0.46m | 2:16PM1.12m | 2:44AM0.51m | 3:22PM1.18m | 3:42AM0.53m | 4:36PM1.18m | 4:43AM0.53m | 5:47PM1.12m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
— | 32 | 147 | — | 2633 | 2371 | 1521 | — | 826 | 564 | 457 | 478 | 350 | 406 | 512 | 546 | 875 | — | 3761 | 1537 | 878 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 12 | 75 | — | — | — | 692 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SSE 6 | — |
2350 | 3094 | 4834 | 3778 | 4631 | 2115 | 2770 | 1229 | 1413 | 10 | 5 | — | 6 | — | 6 | 37 | 45 | 1488 | 2328 | 34 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 87 | 437 | 116 | 90 | 90 | 87 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 78 | 78 | 86 | 90 | 259 | 462 | 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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