Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the cards for the Anzacs stretch over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a rough start, but the second half is where the real magic is.

The first few days are a write-off. Through Tuesday and Wednesday we’ve got heavy onshore wind and big, raw swell up to 12 ft, but it’s all blown out with rain and nasty cross-chop. Not worth paddling out for. Thursday stays messy with moderate cross-onshore winds and moderate wave energy. It’s a pass.

Friday 31st July morning is where things start to look up. We get a clean-up with cross-offshore winds from the NNW at 28 mph, and the swell drops to a nice 4 ft from the SW, period 12 seconds. The energy is weak (394), but it’s clean. The water temp is 57°F, which is about normal for this time of year.

Saturday 1st August is the standout of the first week. The morning is small at 2 ft with a very long period of 18 seconds from the SW. That’s a proper groundswell, and with light offshore winds from the N at 9 mph, the sets will be glassy. The energy is moderate (508). The afternoon picks up to 4 ft, 19 seconds, with clean cross-offshore winds – that’s the best on offer for the first weekend. The crowd factor is “sometimes” at Anzacs, so expect a few locals out.

Tuesday 4th August morning brings a good window: clean, offshore winds from the ENE at 16 mph, swell at 4 ft from the SW, period 12 seconds. The energy is weak (453), but it’s clean and lined up.

Now, the real standout for the whole forecast. Friday 7th August is the one to circle. Morning: 5 ft of SW swell, 17 seconds, with light offshore winds from the NNE at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (1399). This is a long-period groundswell with clean, glassy conditions. The afternoon is equally good: 5 ft, 16 seconds, light cross-offshore winds. This is for the crew who know what they’re doing – over 5 ft, it’s a bit much for beginners.

The following week, Sunday 9th August afternoon: 6 ft, 16 seconds, but with fresh cross-offshore winds at 19 mph. The energy is moderate (1474). It’s clean, but the wind is picking up.

The final days from Monday 10th onward start to fade, with onshore winds returning. Wednesday 12th August afternoon sees a big 7 ft, 19-second swell, but with moderate cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions – the energy jumps to 3058, but the wind makes it a mess.

Bottom line: If you’re looking for the best sessions, hit Friday 7th August – that’s the gold. The Saturday 1st August afternoon is a close second. The rest of the run has pockets of clean surf, but those two days are the standouts.

Stay salty.
Rusty.

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