Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,573 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, lookin’ at the charts for the next couple of weeks. The first real surf worth paddling out for comes in on Monday morning the 24th of August, but honestly, it’s not much to write home about. We’ve got some SW swell at about 4ft, with a nice 14-second period giving it some push, and a clean cross-off wind. The energy’s there at 581, but the report says it’s a bit marginal. You might get a few, but I’d hold out.
Tuesday the 25th is where we start to see a bit of life. The morning session at Anzacs is looking prime with the same 4ft SW groundswell, a 13-second period, and clean offshores from the NE at just 6 mph. That’s the kind of wind that makes a bank look like a mirror. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy, just your standard wetsuit. This is the standout of the first week – clean, consistent, and a solid 539 on the energy scale. Get on it.
Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are a write-off with onshores and onshore winds ruining the shape, but Thursday afternoon turns glassy with a 3ft swell. It’s small but clean, and you might snag a few peelers if the tide plays ball. Not a standout, but a fun little window.
Then we hit Friday the 28th, and this is the real deal. A pulse of SW groundswell bumps up to about 5ft in the morning, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s proper long-period groundswell. The energy goes nuts to 1364, and the wind is light cross-off. By Friday afternoon it gets even better: 5ft, 17-second period, glassy conditions, and the energy hits 1519. This is expert territory – too big and powerful for beginners. For the experienced crew, this is the best session of the whole run. Anzacs will be firing.
Saturday the 29th backs off a bit with 4ft, but still clean in the morning with light winds. Sunday the 30th starts glassy again, tiny at 2ft but with an 18-second period – long lines but you’ll be waiting for them. A bit inconsistent.
Monday the 31st sees another solid pulse: 5ft SW at 15 seconds, clean cross-off wind, and energy at 1105. Another one for the experienced surfers. It stays rideable through Tuesday and Wednesday morning with some cross-off action, but the wind starts to get messy from the 3rd of September onward.
From the 3rd through the 6th of September, the wind goes crazy – onshore, cross-on, and strong – ruining what would otherwise be a solid run of SW swell. The 5th and 6th have some serious size (5ft to 7ft) but it’s blown out. Might be worth a look for kites, but not for a clean paddle session. After the 6th, it gets even bigger but the wind is all wrong, with onshores up to 25 mph making it a total mess. By the 8th, we’re looking at 8ft waves but with moderate cross-onshore chop – that’s a no-go zone.
So to sum it up: Tuesday the 25th morning is your best early call for clean, manageable waves. But if you’ve got the skill, Friday the 28th afternoon is the absolute standout – glassy, powerful, and pumping. The second week is a write-off unless you’re into battling onshore gales.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
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1041 | 581 | 434 | 369 | 488 | 480 | 1244 | 513 | 694 | 537 | 228 | 200 | 377 | 995 | 1519 | 897 | 535 | 459 | 290 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:52AM1.75m | 7:03PM1.74m | 8:56AM1.70m | 7:58PM1.66m | 10:08AM1.71m | 9:13PM1.60m | 11:14AM1.76m | 10:37PM1.61m | 12:07PM1.85m | 11:49PM1.68m | 12:48PM1.94m | 00:47AM1.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:06AM0.48m | 1:26PM1.09m | 1:57AM0.56m | 2:31PM1.17m | 2:59AM0.62m | 3:54PM1.18m | 4:08AM0.63m | 5:13PM1.10m | 5:14AM0.62m | 6:12PM0.96m | 6:11AM0.58m | 6:57PM0.80m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
1041 | 581 | 434 | 369 | 488 | 480 | 1244 | 513 | 694 | 537 | 228 | 200 | 290 | 995 | 1519 | 897 | 535 | 459 | 290 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | SSW 7 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 22 |
— | — | 15 | 51 | 51 | 216 | — | — | 68 | 41 | 74 | 73 | 377 | 369 | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | SW 23 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 21 | 34 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 911 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 86 | 86 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 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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