Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,042 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s cookin’ for Anzacs over the next couple of weeks. For a spot that’s consistently exposed to the southwest, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the second half of the period is where it’s at.
The water here is sitting at 57°F, which is a touch warmer than the usual for this time of year – nothing wild, but a nice little bonus for the first session.
The first decent window opens up on Thursday afternoon, the 27th of August. We’ve got a 3ft SW groundswell, with a period of 12 seconds, and a glassy, offshore light breeze. The energy is mild (332), so it’s a small, clean option for a longboard or a funboard. It’s not the standout, but it’s a start.
Friday the 28th picks up. Morning sees a 5ft SW swell, with moderate energy (1511), but it’s a bit cross-shore. The afternoon is better in size at 6ft, but the onshore wind messes with the quality. Not the best day.
Now, the real standout is brewing for Sunday morning, the 30th of August. Glassy conditions, a 4ft SW swell, and the energy is solid (604). The wind is dead calm, and the water’s clean. It’s a beautiful morning for a paddle.
But if you’re looking for the best of the best, circle Monday the 31st of August. The morning session is looking excellent for experienced surfers. A nice 6ft SW swell, with a period of 15 seconds, and a clean, cross-off breeze from the NNW. The energy is substantial (1331). The waves will have real power and shape. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so get in early.
The first week of September is a mixed bag. Tuesday the 1st is a write-off with strong winds. Wednesday the 2nd improves, with a clean 6ft SW swell and a cross-off breeze, but it’s still a bit messy. The weekend of the 5th and 6th of September has some promise – a solid 7ft SW swell on Saturday morning, but it’s with light rain. The energy is high (1753), but the conditions are marginal.
The second week loses its shine. From the 7th of September onwards, the wind really cranks up, with strong onshore and cross-onshore winds, and the swell gets bumpy and messy. The 9th of September has a massive 8ft SW swell with 3030 energy, but it’s poor conditions – that’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle-surfing one.
So, bottom line: the best bet is the Monday morning of the 31st of August. Set your alarm, and don’t miss it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 480 | 1244 | 886 | 444 | 325 | 193 | 203 | 369 | 809 | 1795 | 1297 | 825 | 982 | 286 | 543 | 1506 | 1219 | 1331 | 1399 | 1082 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:24PM2.02m | 1:37AM1.93m | 1:57PM2.08m | 2:21AM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:59AM0.62m | 3:54PM1.18m | 4:08AM0.63m | 5:13PM1.10m | 5:14AM0.62m | 6:12PM0.96m | 6:11AM0.58m | 6:57PM0.80m | 7:00AM0.54m | 7:36PM0.62m | 7:44AM0.51m | 8:11PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 480 | 1244 | 886 | 444 | 325 | 193 | 203 | 299 | 809 | 1795 | 1297 | 825 | 982 | 286 | 543 | 1506 | 1219 | 1331 | 1399 | 1082 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | W 24 | SW 6 | SW 20 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 216 | — | — | — | 40 | 7 | 73 | 369 | 702 | — | — | — | 11 | 46 | 61 | 663 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 41 | 74 | 56 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | 280 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 911 | 45 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 813 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 101 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 147 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 |
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