Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the outlook for Anzacs.

The next 16 days are a real mixed bag. We’ve got a decent swell building through the period, but the wind is going to be the main character for most of it, and honestly, it’s not a friendly one. A lot of these days are going to be blown out or messy, so you’ll need to be patient and pick your moments. The water temp is sitting right around 57°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is the go.

The first real standout window is Friday afternoon, August 7th. That’s where the magic happens. We’ve got a solid 2 ft southwest swell rolling in with a long period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind goes glassy, swinging light southeast, and that’s the ticket for clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is sitting at 1048, which is moderate to strong, so there’s plenty of push. This is the best session of the whole run, and it’s for experienced surfers due to the size and power. Crowds are possible at Anzacs, so get out there early.

After that, Saturday August 8th offers a chance with a 1 ft SW swell and a 16-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the north, keeping things clean. The energy is still strong at 912. It’s not as good as Friday, but it’s a solid option for a wave. The scores are marginal, but manageable.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is a write-off. From Sunday August 9th right through to Monday August 17th, we’re looking at strong, onshore, and cross-onshore winds from the west and southwest, with gusts up to 37 mph. The swell builds to a massive 13 ft on August 13th, with an insane energy reading of 12685 – that’s a beast of a swell, but it’s all cross-onshore and blown out. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Even the smaller days are messy, with poor conditions across the board.

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel though. Towards the end of the run, on Tuesday August 18th, we see a return of cleaner conditions with a cross-off north wind and a 2 ft to 2 ft SW swell, period around 18-19 seconds. The energy is strong at 1874 and 2053. It’s still just marginal on the scale, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while, and it’s a promising sign. Then on Thursday August 20th, the afternoon looks like it could be very good, with a glassy north wind and a 1 ft SW swell. That’s another one to watch.

So, to sum it up: Friday August 7th afternoon is your absolute best bet. If you can’t make that, the morning of Saturday August 8th is a decent backup. The middle of the run is a washout, but the end of the second week, especially August 20th, shows some real promise. Keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

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