Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real about the forecast for Anzacs. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, and I won’t sugarcoat it—there’s some decent swell rolling in, but the wind is going to be the enemy for most of the next week and a half. We’re looking at a solid stretch of onshore and cross-onshore winds chop it all up, so you’re not going to see many clean, rippable waves.

The Overall Picture

The first few days are pretty rough. We’ve got a strong SW swell on Tuesday afternoon, pushing 10ft at 14 seconds, but with a strong SW wind blowing onshore, it’s going to be messy. It’s just all over the place. You’re looking at poor conditions through Thursday. The swell drops a bit but the wind doesn't let up—it's just choppy and uninviting.

Then we get a little window around Friday the 18th where it’s still only 5ft, but the wind goes more cross-shore. It’s still not great—that cross-chop is going to make it lumpy. Saturday, the swell drops to 5ft, but the wind is fresh and lumpy again. Not worth the paddle.

Sunday the 20th, the swell churns up a bit, but the wind is either strong and cross-off with only 2ft (not enough), or it’s onshore with 5ft and poor. We’re scratching our heads here.

The Mid-Week Clean-Up

Here’s the light at the end of the tunnel: Monday the 22nd actually has some size. We’re seeing 7ft with a nice long 16-second period, and the wind goes light and cross-shore. This is the first real session on offer. It’s still going to have some cross-ripples, but that’s way better than the junk we’ve been dealing with. The energy is strong (3203), and that long-period SW groundswell is going to have some push. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best call of the week.

After that, the middle of the week starts to clean right up. Wednesday morning the 23rd sees 5ft with a light cross-offshore wind, and it’s looking clean. The energy is moderate, but the conditions are good. Thursday the 24th is even better—smaller at 3ft, but with light offshore and cross-offshore winds, it’s going to be glassy and clean. This is when you want to be out there on a longboard if that’s your thing.

The Big Weekend Swell (With a Catch)

Now, here’s the big one—the weekend of the 27th. The swell really fills in. Saturday the 27th has 6ft with a very long 18-second period, and there is some serious energy (2123). But, that’s a morning call with a strong cross-offshore wind, which could be interesting. But by the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it’s poor. Then Sunday the 27th, we’ve got 8ft at 17 seconds, with that massive energy (5507, 5804). This is a lot of water, but the wind is coming from the west, putting it cross-onshore and choppy. This is big, powerful surf, and honestly, it’s going to be a mess unless you’re a local who knows the break blind.

That 17 to 18-second period is really long period, and for a beach break like Anzacs, it can be hard to handle—it can close out and be too straight. But the power is there. If you’re an expert, Sunday the 27th might be worth the look, but honestly, the conditions will likely be poor. It’s over 8ft, so this is strictly for experts who don’t mind the mayhem.

The Final Days

After that, the swell fades out. We’re back to around 3ft with fresh cross-shore winds from the southeast, which will keep it lumpy and choppy. Not much to get excited about there.

One Highlight

The standout is Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th. It’s not the biggest swell, but you’ll have clean, glassy conditions, light winds, and decent waves. That’s the window to get some fun ones. Anzacs is a very consistent, exposed spot, and with that SW swell, it’s going to have some shape.

Crowds are a possibility—it says “sometimes”—but with good conditions like that, you can bet there will be a few more people out. It’s a fair trade for a clean session.

Water temp is at a touch warmer than average for this time of year, which is always nice.

So, plan for the mid-week, maybe watch the big weekend from the sand, and keep your expectations low for the rest.

Rusty out.

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