
Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 5,841 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
It’s a bit of a mixed bag to start, with the first real action not showing up until Saturday the 8th. The good news is, once the swell settles in, we’ve got a solid run of groundswell from the SW, and the water temp is sitting at 56.1°F with no real anomaly—pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year.
The standout window is definitely the second week. From Monday the 17th through to Wednesday the 19th, we’ve got clean, glassy conditions and some really nice lines rolling in. Let’s break it down.
Saturday, August 8th: Anzacs sees a 4.3ft SW swell at 16 seconds with a moderate breeze from the north. It’s cross-offshore, so the surf is clean, but the energy is moderate (912). It’s a solid start, but not the best of the run. The afternoon drops to 3.9ft and the wind stays cross-off. It’s rideable, but you’ll be working for it.
Sunday, August 9th: The swell drops to 3.0ft in the morning, but it’s offshore from the NE at 15.5 mph. The period is 14 seconds, so it’s still got some push. The energy is weak (373). It’s a small clean day for the longboard or a fun summer stick.
Monday, August 10th: Now we’re talking. The swell jumps to 5.2ft in the morning from the SW, with a very long period of 19 seconds. The energy is strong (1855). But the wind is a cross-offshore from the NNW at 21.7 mph, making it a bit lumpy. The afternoon sees 6.2ft at 17 seconds, but the wind goes cross-shore from the WNW, making it messy. This one’s for the experienced crew only—over 4.9ft and a bit of a battle.
Tuesday, August 11th to Thursday, August 14th: This is a rough patch. The swell fluctuates between 3.6ft and 9.8ft, but the wind is relentless—cross-shore and cross-onshore from the NW and W, gusting up to 24.9 mph. The energy is moderate to strong (758 to 7419), but the conditions are poor. The wave state is lumpy, choppy, and messy. Honestly, for a beach break like this, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The 9.8ft on Thursday afternoon is a beast, but it’s a cross-onshore mess. Steer clear unless you’re a masochist.
Friday, August 15th: The swell drops to 5.9ft in the morning with a 15-second period, and the wind goes light onshore from the WSW at 6.2 mph. The energy is moderate (1381). The afternoon is better—5.6ft, light breeze from the south, and a cross-onshore wind. It’s marginal, but it’s a step in the right direction.
Saturday, August 16th: Here we go. The morning is clean with a 4.6ft SW swell at 14 seconds, light cross-offshore wind from the east at 6.2 mph. The energy is moderate (802). This is a proper surfable day—clean, consistent, and not too crowded. The afternoon sees the wind swing to the southeast, making it a bit cross-shore, but still manageable.
Sunday, August 17th: This is one of the best days. The morning is clear, offshore wind from the NNE at 6.2 mph, and a 4.3ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is moderate (659). The waves are clean, the period is decent, and it’s a classic point
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
909 | 692 | 528 | 322 | 212 | 480 | 1713 | 2191 | 3020 | 466 | 716 | 841 | 2475 | 3860 | 3808 | 2925 | 4494 | 2229 | 3077 | 2516 | 1907 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:52PM2.10m | 7:15AM2.05m | 6:39PM2.05m | 8:19AM2.00m | 7:37PM1.98m | 9:31AM1.98m | 8:48PM1.92m | 10:43AM2.00m | 10:10PM1.89m | 11:49AM2.06m | 11:31PM1.93m | 12:45PM2.14m | 00:44AM2.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:04PM0.81m | 00:33AM0.11m | 12:56PM0.92m | 1:28AM0.13m | 1:58PM1.01m | 2:32AM0.17m | 3:12PM1.05m | 3:43AM0.22m | 4:33PM1.00m | 4:56AM0.24m | 5:48PM0.86m | 6:04AM0.25m | 6:51PM0.68m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SE 10 | — | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 17 | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
909 | 692 | 528 | 322 | 212 | 480 | 1713 | 24 | — | 283 | 716 | 841 | — | 1384 | 3808 | 2925 | 2925 | 2229 | 3077 | 2516 | 1907 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 20 | ESE 8 | SSW 18 | — | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | 51 | 109 | 404 | 41 | 61 | — | 466 | 36 | 32 | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | NNW 4 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 142 | — | — | — | — | 418 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NE 3 | NNE 2 | E 3 | NNW 4 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | SW 16 | SW 19 | NW 4 | — | WSW 16 | NW 3 | — | — | — |
10 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 2191 | 3020 | 9 | 18 | 59 | 2475 | 3860 | 7 | — | 4494 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 67 | 143 | 90 | 78 | 92 | 244 | 117 | 437 | 87 | 87 | 27 | 7 | 13 | 86 | 27 |
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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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