Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,898 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles. Let’s size up what’s happening at Anzacs.
First up, Wednesday the 16th is a write-off. You’ve got about 10ft of swell coming out of the SW, but a strong cross-on wind is ruining it. Not worth paddling out.
Through Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th, we’re looking at 5ft to 6ft of SW swell, but the wind keeps hitting from onshore or cross-shore, leaving a chop. It’s rideable for an intermediate, but nothing special. Saturday the 19th the energy jumps with combined swell energy hitting 3149 (strong), and the swell builds to 8ft by the afternoon. Wind is onshore, so it’s a big, ugly wave only for the experts.
Sunday the 20th is a clean but tiny day. A nice offshore breeze sets up the surface, but the swell is only 4ft to 5ft, with very low energy. Clean, but no power.
We hit a lull on Monday the 21st, but then Tuesday the 22nd fires up. Morning is clean with light offshore winds. The swell is a solid 6ft from the SW with a 15-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. Combined energy is 1460 (moderate). This is a real standout session for intermediates. Water temp is about 57°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the season.
Wednesday the 23rd is another winner. Morning has 5ft of clean swell, and the afternoon glass-off is perfect. Winds drop to nearly calm from the north, and the swell is 5ft with a 15-second period. Combined energy at 784 (moderate). This is a dreamy window for a long surf. Crowds are possible, so expect a few others in the lineup.
Things drop off hard Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th. Swell falls below 3ft, energy is weak, and there’s a gap of a couple flat days.
Saturday the 26th offers a special little treat. Glassy conditions in the morning with no wind. The swell is only 3ft, but it’s riding on a 20-second period – that’s a long, long groundswell. Combined energy is 754 (moderate). The waves will be small but beautifully clean.
Sunday the 27th is a gem. Morning delivers about 5ft of SW swell with a 17-second period, light offshore wind from the ENE, and combined energy of 1331 (moderate). Clean and powerful, best for experienced surfers. Afternoon stays good with 4ft and clean conditions.
The last standout is Thursday the 1st of October. A beauty. Morning has a clean 7ft SW swell with a 15-second period, light offshore winds from the NE, and combined energy of 1784 (moderate). This is big and clean – experts only for this one. The afternoon stays at 6ft with offshore winds. If you can wait, this is the best session on the board. It’s over a week out, so keep checking, but it looks promising.
In short: skip the first few ugly days. Hit Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd for the best combo of size and quality. For the biggest, cleanest wave of the forecast, wait for the 1st of October. Stay patient.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, strong winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3629 | 1875 | 1212 | 951 | 639 | 769 | 1225 | 1077 | 1137 | 2128 | 1420 | 821 | 518 | 535 | 416 | 1761 | 1563 | 1460 | 2898 | 1829 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:44AM2.22m | 3:33PM2.12m | 4:21AM2.16m | 4:06PM2.06m | 4:57AM2.08m | 4:38PM1.99m | 5:35AM1.98m | 5:11PM1.90m | 6:16AM1.88m | 5:47PM1.81m | 7:04AM1.78m | 6:30PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:19PM0.15m | 9:42AM0.60m | 9:54PM0.18m | 10:17AM0.67m | 10:29PM0.24m | 10:51AM0.75m | 11:05PM0.33m | 11:25AM0.85m | 11:42PM0.43m | 12:04PM0.95m | 00:23AM0.53m | 12:50PM1.03m | 1:12AM0.63m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 3629 | 1875 | 1212 | 951 | 639 | 769 | 1225 | 1077 | 1137 | 1021 | 1420 | 821 | 518 | 300 | 416 | 1761 | 1563 | 1460 | 2898 | 1829 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 17 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 62 | 379 | — | — | — | — | 724 | — | — | — | 202 | — | — | — | 357 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 123 | — | — | — | — | 147 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | — | SSW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 13 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 10 | SW 7 | — | — | — | SE 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | 2264 | — | 34 | 27 | 144 | 19 | 9 | 20 | 32 | 2128 | — | 15 | 29 | 535 | 200 | — | — | — | 12 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 18 | 86 | 101 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 117 | 87 | 86 | 0 | 78 | 119 | 90 | 109 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 99 | 0 |
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