Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the data and talk about what’s actually gonna be worth paddling out for.

The long-range picture is a bit of a mixed bag for Anzacs. We’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswells lining up, but for the first week, the wind is gonna be a real headache. The real standout action is further out, so you’ll need some patience.

Right now, on Sunday the 30th, we’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the SW with a period of 13 seconds, but the wind is on it and the water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (792). It’s not happening today.

Monday the 31st is a bit better, with the swell holding around 5-5ft from the SW and the period stretching to 14-15 seconds. The combined energy jumps up to 1090-1261 (moderate). The wind is light on the morning, but it’s cross-on, so it’s a bit tricky. The afternoon goes glassy with a 3 mph onshore breeze, offering the first real chance of a clean wave, but it’s still only marginal.

Tuesday the 1st is a write-off. We’ve got strong 25 mph winds out of the NNW that are cross-off, which cleans the face, but the swell is dropping and it’s just not worth it.

From Wednesday the 2nd through to Saturday the 5th, the swell size builds from 7ft up to a solid 10ft, and the combined energy climbs into the thousands (strong to very strong). But the wind is a disaster – mostly strong cross-onshore or straight onshore, with some near gale force gusts. The surf is blown out and lumpy. No good for paddling. If you’ve got a kite, this might be your window, but for a surfboard, forget it.

Sunday the 6th of September is where things start to turn. The swell drops to 5ft from the SW, period 13 seconds, and the combined energy (845) is still moderate. But the wind goes glassy in the afternoon – a light southerly at 3 mph. The condition notes say “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the first real highlight, but it’s a short window.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is inconsistent, around 4-5ft, with moderate energy. The wind is light and cross-off or cross, so it’s clean enough, but it’s not pumping.

Now, here’s the real standout. Wednesday the 10th of September is the one to circle. The morning session is looking unreal. We’ve got a 10ft swell from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is massive at 3975 (very strong). The wind is glassy – a 3 mph south-westerly, dead offshore. The notes say “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a proper groundswell, and with that period, it’s gonna have some serious power. The afternoon swell pushes to 12ft with a period of 17 seconds, energy hitting 5113, but it gets flagged as potentially too big for this break. The morning is your best bet, and it’s only for the experienced crew.

Thursday the 11th is still solid, with 7-8ft SW swell, 15-second period, and light cross-off winds. Clean, powerful, and good for experienced surfers. The energy is still strong (1933-2499).

The following weekend, Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th, sees the wind shift back to cross-on, making things choppy, despite the swell size hanging around 6-8ft with periods up to 19 seconds. The energy is very strong, but it’s messy.

The final standout is Monday the 14th of September. We’ve got a 12ft swell from the SW in the morning, combined energy at 4271 (very strong), but the notes say it’s too big for this break. The wind is cross-off and clean, so it’s a solid option for experts only. The afternoon drops to 10ft, still clean, and a bit more manageable.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is mostly a battle with the wind. The only real, reliable session is Sunday afternoon the 6th for a quick glassy window. The big guns are the 10th and 14th of September – both are big, powerful, and clean, but only for experienced surfers. If you’re a beginner, give it a miss; the swell is over 5ft and often over 8ft.

Rusty out.

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