Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 19s period, SW swell with 2,476 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s 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 (Aug 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period. 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 1.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Anzacs, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, so you’ll need to be patient. Let’s break it down.
The week starts rough. Saturday the 22nd afternoon is a total mess—8ft of SW swell with a 15-second period, but it’s onshore wind and the energy is absolutely pumping (3018), making for poor, blown-out conditions. Not worth a look.
Sunday the 23rd is where it kicks off proper. The morning has a 6ft SW swell at 14 seconds, with a cross-offshore breeze, and the combined energy is strong (1674). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is even better: glassy conditions, 6ft SW swell at 15 seconds, and a clean, powerful feel (1509). That’s the standout of the first week—clean, punchy, and all for the crew who know what they’re doing.
Monday the 24th drops off dramatically. The swell dips to 4ft, and while the morning is clean, the energy is moderate (581) and the conditions are marginal. Tuesday the 25th morning sees a return to very good surf with a 4ft SW swell at 13 seconds, clean and light (530), but the afternoon gets messy with a cross-on breeze. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are poor to marginal, with onshore winds and weak energy.
Water temp at Anzacs is 56°F, which is about average for this time of year.
Friday the 28th brings a size jump—6ft SW swell at 17 seconds in the morning—but it’s cross-shore wind and a bit choppy (2167). The afternoon is onshore and messy. It’s a tease. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are mostly poor, though Sunday afternoon has a 7ft SW swell at 18 seconds (3021) but with onshore wind. That’s a lot of energy, but only for the hardcore.
Now, the second week: Monday the 31st has 6ft SW swell at 17 seconds, cross-shore and a bit messy. Tuesday the 1st of September is a write-off with strong winds and poor surf. Wednesday the 2nd afternoon has a 6ft SW swell at 13 seconds with light onshore wind, but it’s marginal. Thursday the 3rd morning is clean with 5ft SW swell, but the wind cranks up later.
The real gem in the second week is Saturday the 5th of September morning. A 6ft SW swell at 14 seconds, glassy cross-offshore wind, and clean conditions (1123). That’s excellent for experienced surfers and a potential hidden gem. Sunday the 6th morning is also very good with 5ft SW swell, light wind, and clean (965).
Overall, the best on offer is Sunday the 23rd afternoon—glassy, 6ft SW swell, and proper energy. For the second week, keep an eye on Saturday the 5th morning. Crowds are possible at Anzacs, so get there early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3018 | 2247 | 1107 | 1456 | 1041 | 581 | 434 | 363 | 480 | 363 | 677 | 513 | 437 | 187 | 190 | 171 | 1183 | 2167 | 1712 | 1082 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on |
High Tide | 5:46PM1.94m | 6:59AM1.84m | 6:22PM1.84m | 7:52AM1.75m | 7:03PM1.74m | 8:56AM1.70m | 7:58PM1.66m | 10:08AM1.71m | 9:13PM1.60m | 11:14AM1.76m | 10:37PM1.61m | 12:07PM1.85m | 11:49PM1.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:23AM0.40m | 12:38PM0.99m | 1:06AM0.48m | 1:26PM1.09m | 1:57AM0.56m | 2:31PM1.17m | 2:59AM0.62m | 3:54PM1.18m | 4:08AM0.63m | 5:13PM1.10m | 5:14AM0.62m | 6:12PM0.96m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | — | 2247 | 1107 | 1456 | 1041 | 581 | 434 | 363 | 480 | 363 | 677 | 513 | 437 | 187 | 190 | 60 | 1183 | 2167 | 1712 | 1082 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | SW 5 | — | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 505 | 53 | — | — | 15 | 51 | 50 | 257 | — | 29 | — | 168 | 75 | 113 | 330 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 23 | SW 22 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 21 | 171 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NE 2 | — | — | SW 3 | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3018 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 24 |
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