
Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 9,243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what Anzacs has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a run of surf coming, but we've got to be picky about when to paddle out. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, so nothing too unusual there.
The action kicks off on Wednesday the 8th. The morning is the pick of the first few days – we’ve got a solid 4ft SW groundswell with a long 19-second period pushing a heap of energy through (1534). With a light 6 mph NE offshore breeze, the conditions are going to be clean. This is excellent for the experienced crew. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 6ft, but the wind swings SE, putting it onshore and messy, so the morning window is the one to aim for.
Thursday the 9th looks tidy too. A 4ft SW swell on Thursday morning (16 seconds, 683 energy) with a light offshore breeze giving clean waves. Thursday afternoon gets absolutely glassy with a 3 mph ESE wind and a 4ft SW swell – that’s going to be smooth as silk, even though the energy drops a bit (533).
Friday the 10th is still in the mix. A 4ft SW swell in the morning (724 energy) with a cross-offshore breeze, and the afternoon sees a 4ft swell (657) with light winds. It's all fairly consistent and rideable.
Then things get nasty. From Saturday the 11th right through to Monday the 21st, the wind just howls. We’re talking 25 to 35 mph winds from the NW, W, and SW, whipping up messy, choppy conditions. The swell actually gets big – up to 15ft on the 13th – but with those winds, it's a write-off. That's a solid 10-day stretch of poor surf.
A couple of days in that window try to turn the corner. Saturday the 18th has a 5ft SW swell (1030 energy) with a light WNW cross-shore wind, but it's still only marginal. The wind is just too up and down to trust it.
The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Thursday the 23rd of July. After that long dry spell, it looks like we finally get a payoff. Both morning and afternoon are firing. You’ve got a consistent 7ft SW swell dropping to 6ft, with a 15-second period and a sweet, light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. The energy is solid for both sessions (1715 and 1421). This is classic Anzacs at its best – clean, powerful, and well-shaped. The crowds can be an issue here sometimes, but on a day like that, you won't care.
If you want to get wet in the next 10 days, your best bet is the morning of Wednesday the 8th or the glassy afternoon of Thursday the 9th. But the one to save your energy for? Thursday the 23rd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, near gales from the NW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1005 | 1729 | 1109 | 683 | 472 | 844 | 724 | 657 | 472 | 301 | 248 | 355 | 2466 | 2345 | 3123 | 3110 | 8752 | 4169 | 2758 | 2093 | 4324 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:05PM2.11m | 5:48AM1.94m | 5:40PM2.08m | 6:41AM1.98m | 6:19PM2.04m | 7:40AM2.01m | 7:06PM2.01m | 8:45AM2.03m | 8:02PM1.97m | 9:55AM2.07m | 9:08PM1.95m | 11:04AM2.12m | 10:21PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:54AM0.61m | 11:32PM0.39m | 11:38AM0.71m | 00:12AM0.30m | 12:27PM0.81m | 00:59AM0.21m | 1:23PM0.92m | 1:53AM0.15m | 2:27PM1.00m | 2:55AM0.11m | 3:39PM1.04m | 4:02AM0.08m | 4:53PM1.01m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 9 |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | — | — | SW 23 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — |
1005 | 1729 | 1109 | 683 | 472 | 844 | 724 | 657 | 472 | 301 | 248 | 355 | — | — | 21 | 3110 | 4376 | 4169 | 2758 | 2093 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 17 | — | ESE 11 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
404 | 237 | — | 12 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | 56 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
125 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | NW 5 | WSW 15 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 21 | 42 | 20 | 2466 | 2345 | 3123 | 45 | 8752 | — | 11 | 31 | 4324 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 244 | 118 | 244 | 118 | 457 | 590 | 244 | 753 | 86 | 244 | 546 | 515 |
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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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