Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,856 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the full 16-day run for Anzacs. Only spot on the list, so we’re stuck with it.
First few days are a grind. Wednesday the 19th has a weak 2ft southwest swell with a 14-second period, but a 35 km/h northerly cross-off breeze has it junked out. Water temp is 56° – average for the time of year. Thursday and Friday stay small and choppy with cross-shore winds. Friday the 21st afternoon sees the swell build to 5ft with a 15-second period, and wave energy hits 1526, but it’s still messy.
The first real gem hits Sunday the 23rd afternoon. A 6ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, and the wind goes dead calm – glassy from the WNW at 6 mph. Energy settles a little to 1091, but it’s clean, lined up, and perfect for experienced surfers. That’s your early winner.
Then it goes flat and ugly through Monday the 24th to Wednesday the 27th. Not much to talk about.
Now, Friday the 28th of August is a monster: 10ft of southwest groundswell, 18-second period (very long period), and combined energy at 8833 – that’s strong. Wind is moderate cross-shore from the WNW, so it’ll be lumpy, but for the big wave crew, this is the day. It’s too big for beginners, and the long period might make it close out on the beach, but the power is unreal.
Saturday the 29th gets ruined by a SSE wind, but Sunday the 30th morning bounces back: 6ft SW swell, 12-second period, and glassy conditions under a light SSW breeze. Energy is still high at 1534. Another cracker for experienced surfers.
The last few days into early September are small and clean but nothing to write home about. The standouts are Friday the 28th of August for pure size and power, and Sunday the 23rd and Sunday the 30th mornings for glassy, clean conditions with proper swell.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 206 | 145 | 171 | 114 | 113 | 147 | 468 | 869 | 1605 | 1856 | 1610 | 1413 | 1123 | 1091 | 954 | 513 | 440 | 411 | 723 | 1266 | 1094 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:07PM2.20m | 4:54AM2.11m | 4:41PM2.13m | 5:34AM2.03m | 5:13PM2.04m | 6:15AM1.93m | 5:46PM1.94m | 6:59AM1.84m | 6:22PM1.84m | 7:52AM1.75m | 7:03PM1.74m | 8:56AM1.70m | 7:58PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:08AM0.55m | 10:32PM0.18m | 10:46AM0.66m | 11:09PM0.23m | 11:22AM0.77m | 11:45PM0.31m | 11:58AM0.88m | 00:23AM0.40m | 12:38PM0.99m | 1:06AM0.48m | 1:26PM1.09m | 1:57AM0.56m | 2:31PM1.17m | 2:59AM0.62m | |||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 206 | 145 | 171 | 114 | 113 | 147 | 468 | 869 | 1605 | 1856 | 1610 | 1413 | 1123 | 1091 | 954 | 513 | 440 | 411 | 94 | 229 | 144 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SW 21 | SW 9 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 5 | 17 | 40 | 106 | 111 | 97 | 129 | 69 | — | — | 15 | 370 | — | — | 18 | 15 | 50 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 7 | SW 18 | SW 8 | — | — | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | S 20 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 114 | 16 | — | — | 528 | — | — | — | — | 62 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 4 | W 6 | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 19 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 24 | 86 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 723 | 1266 | 1094 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 32 | 78 | 6 | 18 | 86 | 24 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 77 | 78 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 67 |
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