Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what old Anzacs is doing for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first decent wave we’re gonna see hits on Sunday the 5th of July. It’s not the cleanest start though. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the SSW but it’s got a nasty ESE wind blowing at 12 mph, keeping things a bit lumpy. The water is sitting at 58°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The overall energy is massive, but with that wind, the surface is going to be a mess. By the afternoon the wind picks up even more, so I’d say give this day a miss unless you’re desperate for a paddle in some heavy, bumpy surf. This is big, powerful stuff, over 7ft, so not one for the beginners.

Now, Monday the 6th of July is where it starts turning on. The swell drops back to a clean 4ft from the SW, and we’ve got a beautiful offshore NE breeze at 9 mph in the morning. The period is a nice, long 15 seconds, so you’re getting proper groundswell lines with good energy between sets. It’s still a bit on the smaller side, but clean. The water is still that same comfortable temperature. By the afternoon, it goes glassy with a WSW wind. That’s the window for a long, smooth session.

Tuesday the 7th keeps that same 4ft SW swell rolling in, and the morning has a nice long 17-second period. It’s a cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, so the wave face should be clean. The energy is moderate. It’s a fun, cruisy day. The afternoon gets a light cross-on that will crinkle the surface a little, so stick to the morning.

The standout of the whole run has to be Wednesday the 8th of July. The swell bumps up to 4ft in the morning, and the period goes long to 19 seconds – that’s proper energy travelling a long way. Wind is light from the east, keeping it clean. By the afternoon, the swell pushes to 5ft with an 18-second period, and the energy jumps up significantly. This is excellent, powerful surf for the experienced crew. It’s getting up there in size, over 5ft, so it’s a bit much for the groms. This is the day you call in sick for.

The rest of that week and into the next is a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday and Friday are still fun with consistent 4-4ft SW swells, mostly with light to glassy winds, especially Friday afternoon when it goes dead calm. Good for a longboard or a fish.

We hit a flat spell from Saturday the 11th onwards. Saturday morning is marginal, and by Sunday the 12th of July the swell has dropped to under 2ft, with a nasty 19 mph wind. The waves are basically gone. This lull stretches out for a few days, with poor, windy conditions and onshore winds through the middle of the week.

After that quiet and windy spell, things start to look up again by Saturday the 18th of July. The swell is small at 2ft but has a nice 18-second period. The afternoon of the 18th goes glassy with a NE breeze, giving you some tiny but clean lines to work with.

Then, hold onto your boards, because Sunday the 19th of July looks like another absolute cracker. We’re seeing a 6ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the morning is glassy. That's a powerful, clean swell. This is big, over 5ft, so experienced surfers only. The afternoon gets a side-shore wind that will bump it up a bit, so get out early.

And then the run finishes with a bang. Monday the 20th of July brings a solid 8ft SW swell with a 15-second period. The energy is huge. Morning winds are light from the ENE, keeping it clean. This is big, powerful surf – well over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experts who know what they’re doing. The afternoon holds the size but the wind picks up, making it a bit more challenging.

So, to sum it up: the clear winners in this outlook are Wednesday the 8th of July for that beautiful, long-period groundswell, and then Sunday the 19th of July for that bigger, glassy swell. Both are clean, powerful, and the best on offer. The long periods on the 8th mean the waves will have plenty of energy and shape, but might be a little tricky if you’re surfing a beach break. For the second week, things are looking promising but a bit less certain this far out. Keep an eye on that Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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