Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,958 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gather 'round, crew. Let's have a look at what Anzacs has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. The picture starts off promising, then gets a bit ugly, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel with some real gems.
We kick off this Monday morning, 17th August, with a clean 4ft SW swell. The combined energy is a solid 485 (moderate wave energy), and with a light ENE cross-off breeze, it's going to be looking pretty tidy out there. The water's sitting at 56°, which is about average for the time of year. This is a decent start, a good option for an intermediate surfer to get a few waves.
Monday afternoon turns a bit more marginal with a 4ft SW swell. The wind swings SE and goes cross, and the energy jumps to 931 (moderate), but the forecast gets a bit questionable with the tide.
Tuesday morning, 18th August, is a standout. We've got a 4ft SW swell with a NNE offshore breeze, creating gentle offshore and clean conditions. The energy is 821 (moderate). This is the best of the early run. Get out there for the morning session.
Then things go south. From Tuesday afternoon all the way through the next week, the surf quality drops off a cliff. There's a big stretch from the afternoon of the 18th until the 26th where we get a string of poor to marginal days with smaller swells and tricky winds. There will be a few days with no real recommendations at all. The combined energy drops into the 100s and low 200s, and while there's some size on the 21st with a 6ft swell (energy 1856, strong), the cross-shore wind and chop spoil it.
Now, look ahead. By the time we get to Saturday, 29th August, a proper pulse arrives. Saturday morning brings a 7ft SW swell with a clean cross-off breeze and a combined energy of 1658 (strong). That's a big number, and it gets even better. Saturday afternoon is the real standout of the entire outlook: an 8ft SW swell from the SW, with a clean cross-off breeze and a combined energy of 1706 (strong). The forecast calls for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a serious size and not one for the groms.
The following day, Sunday, 30th August, is a beauty for the rest of us. We get an early morning glass-off with NE winds at just 3 mph – absolutely glassy. There's a 3ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds, giving it excellent shape and energy (631). It’s a point break or reef kind of day, as that long period will stand it up nicely. The combined energy is moderate but clean, and with the glassy conditions, this is the one to circle on the calendar for a classic session.
Monday 31st August holds up with a clean 4ft SW swell in the morning and a solid 5ft SW swell in the afternoon, both with light offshore winds and good energy. Then it gets messy again with rain and fresh winds into September, so make the most of that final week.
So to wrap it up: the pick of the whole forecast is Saturday 29th August afternoon for the big 8ft swell (expert only) and Sunday 30th August morning for the clean, glassy, long-period groundswell. Don't sleep on the Tuesday morning session on the 18th either.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
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485 | 931 | 715 | 535 | 398 | 339 | 206 | 145 | 171 | 114 | 113 | 173 | 947 | 379 | 1524 | 1602 | 1452 | 1833 | 1290 | 1322 | 1248 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:55PM2.27m | 3:29AM2.18m | 3:32PM2.25m | 4:13AM2.16m | 4:07PM2.20m | 4:54AM2.11m | 4:41PM2.13m | 5:34AM2.03m | 5:13PM2.04m | 6:15AM1.93m | 5:46PM1.94m | 6:59AM1.84m | 6:22PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:14PM0.22m | 9:28AM0.45m | 9:54PM0.17m | 10:08AM0.55m | 10:32PM0.18m | 10:46AM0.66m | 11:09PM0.23m | 11:22AM0.77m | 11:45PM0.31m | 11:58AM0.88m | 00:23AM0.40m | 12:38PM0.99m | 1:06AM0.48m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
485 | 931 | 715 | 535 | 398 | 339 | 206 | 145 | 171 | 114 | 68 | 173 | 486 | 338 | 1524 | 1602 | 1452 | 1833 | 1290 | 1322 | 1248 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | — | — | SW 19 | — | SW 16 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | SSW 17 | — | SW 18 | SSW 16 | — |
2 | — | — | 125 | — | 196 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 114 | 113 | 111 | 326 | 341 | — | — | 164 | — | 116 | 140 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | SE 4 | E 3 | — | — | SE 8 | SW 17 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — |
— | — | — | 161 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 106 | — | 97 | 379 | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 5 | NW 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 12 | — | W 6 | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — |
14 | 10 | 5 | — | 8 | — | 3 | 10 | 8 | 54 | 6 | 101 | 947 | — | 74 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 66 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 86 | 7 | 86 | 7 | 24 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
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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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