Anzacs Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.54° S 145.33° E

Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anzacs sea temperature is
13.4° C
0.8° 

Anzacs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Anzacs surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,821 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 13th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Anzacs. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the horizon, but the wind’s gonna be a battle for a chunk of it. The real highlights are tucked away at the back end of the forecast.

The week kicks off on Monday the 10th with a big, long-period groundswell from the southwest. We’re talking a heavy 5ft to 6ft of swell, with a period of 17 to 19 seconds – that’s proper energy. The problem is that fresh breeze is hammering it. Monday morning has a cross-offshore NNW wind, which keeps it clean, but it’s a tough paddle. The afternoon turns into a full-on onshore mess from the SW, so it’s a write-off. Tuesday the 11th drops to 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is either cross or cross-off, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. Not great.

We get a pulse of bigger swell mid-week, Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th, with 7ft to 10ft of SW groundswell. The energy is huge. But the wind is cross-on and onshore, so it’s just a messy, blown-out wall of water. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The period stays around 16 seconds, so it’s a powerful groundswell, but the wind kills it.

Friday the 14th is still a bit messy with cross-off winds, though the swell is dropping to 8ft. The energy is still strong, but the conditions are marginal. Saturday the 15th sees lighter winds, but they’re onshore or cross-on, so the 6ft swell is just okay. Sunday the 16th onwards, the wind finally swings offshore from the east, and the swell drops to a more manageable 4ft to 5ft. The energy settles into moderate territory. It’s clean, but the swell is fading.

The standout window is Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th. Tuesday morning, we’ve got a clean 4ft of SW groundswell (period 15 seconds) with a gentle cross-offshore N breeze. The energy is moderate, and the forecast says expect very good surf. Wednesday the 19th is even better. The morning has a clean 4ft of SW groundswell (16 seconds), with a gentle cross-offshore N wind. The energy is moderate. But Wednesday afternoon… that’s the pick of the whole run. The swell drops to 3ft, but it’s coming from the SW with a 16-second period, and it’s glassy. Zero wind. Calm. It’s a clean, peelable wave for intermediate and above.

Then we get another little pulse on Sunday the 23rd. The morning has a 4ft SW groundswell, with a 14-second period, and a clean offshore NNE breeze at 12 mph. The energy is moderate. The forecast says expect very good conditions. That’s a solid call.

The absolute best of the lot, though, is Monday the 24th afternoon and Tuesday the 25th morning. Monday arvo, we get a 5ft SW swell (14 seconds) with a light cross-offshore ESE breeze, giving moderate energy. The forecast says *excellent* for experienced surfers. Then Tuesday the 25th morning, the swell jumps to 6ft from the WSW, but the period drops to 8 seconds. The energy is moderate, and it’s clean with a slight offshore breeze. Despite the shorter period, the forecast rates it excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no weird surprises there.

Anzacs is a very consistent spot, exposed to the SW. It can get crowded, so for the glassy Wednesday arvo or the excellent Monday arvo sessions, expect some company. This is a reef or point setup, so that long-period groundswell will actually wrap in nicely and not close out.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off because of the wind. The second week has a few gems. My top pick is Wednesday afternoon the 19th for a glassy, clean, 3ft SW groundswell. If you want a bit more size, Monday afternoon the 24th is your best bet with 5ft of clean SW swell. Both are worth getting out of bed for.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun night, strong winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Height (m)
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SW
16
1.6
SW
19
1.7
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17
2.3
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16
1.1
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14
1.4
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14
1.2
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17
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16
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16
2.3
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17
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
480
1713
1722
2668
528
791
822
2033
2445
2867
2702
4821
2208
3727
2645
1919
1418
1381
1220
Wind (km/h)
15
E
35
NNW
35
SW
35
WSW
30
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High Tide
8:19AM2.00m
7:37PM1.98m
9:31AM1.98m
8:48PM1.92m
10:43AM2.00m
10:10PM1.89m
11:49AM2.06m
11:31PM1.93m
12:45PM2.14m
00:44AM2.01m
1:33PM2.21m
1:46AM2.10m
Low Tide
1:28AM0.13m
1:58PM1.01m
2:32AM0.17m
3:12PM1.05m
3:43AM0.22m
4:33PM1.00m
4:56AM0.24m
5:48PM0.86m
6:04AM0.25m
6:51PM0.68m
7:04AM0.27m
7:44PM0.48m
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Information about the Anzacs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Anzacs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anzacs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anzacs surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Anzacs) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Anzacs may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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