Anzacs Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.54° S 145.33° E

Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anzacs sea temperature is
13.5° 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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 7,697 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 7th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 7th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the local region over the next couple of weeks.

The first half of the outlook is a bit of a mixed bag, with some solid swell but a lot of wind and rain to work through. The real standout is shaping up to be next Monday morning, the 16th of August, with clean conditions and a nice, long-period groundswell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.

Anzacs is the only spot on the menu, and it’s a very consistent, exposed break that handles a SW swell. The optimum swell direction is from the SW, so we’re in the right window.

Friday, August 7th starts off a bit average with a morning cross-shore breeze and 4ft of swell, but the energy is moderate (945). The afternoon is where it’s at though – the wind drops to glassy, the swell picks up to 5ft, and the energy bumps up to a solid moderate (1054). That’s clean, glassy surf for the experienced crew. Good fun.

Saturday, August 8th sees a bit of a drop-off. The swell holds around 4ft, but the wind swings to a cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. The energy is still moderate (813 and 783). It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about.

Sunday, August 9th brings a fresh offshore breeze, but the swell drops to 3ft and the energy weakens (373). The morning looks clean, but the surf is small. The afternoon is even smaller and messy.

Monday, August 10th is a write-off. The wind cranks up, the swell jumps to 5ft, but the energy is strong (1945) and the conditions are pure mess. The afternoon gets ugly with a near-gale onshore wind and 8ft of swell – that’s for experts only, and even then it’s blown out.

Tuesday, August 11th through Friday, August 14th is a rough patch. Onshore winds, strong breezes, and messy conditions dominate. The swell stays between 5ft and 10ft, with energy in the very strong range (over 2000). It’s big, but it’s ugly. The only possible upside is that the 10ft on Thursday is massive, but with cross-onshore winds, it’s a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Saturday, August 15th is a slight improvement. The swell drops to 6ft, the wind is gentle, but it’s still cross-onshore and choppy. The energy is moderate (1589). Not great, but better than the days before.

Now, here’s the standout. Sunday, August 16th - morning. The wind goes glassy offshore, the swell is a clean 4ft from the SW, and the period is a long 14 seconds. The energy is moderate (736). The conditions are described as “very good.” This is the best on offer in the whole window. Long-period groundswell like this will be clean and well-shaped at Anzacs, with nice long gaps between sets. Surfers will be happy.

Monday, August 17th – morning holds clean with a light cross-offshore breeze and 4ft of swell. The energy is moderate (517). Another good session, but the swell is a fraction smaller.

Tuesday, August 18th and Wednesday, August 19th – both mornings are clean, with 4ft of swell and light winds. The energy is moderate (459 and 622). The Wednesday morning has a very long period of 18 seconds, which is a proper groundswell, but it’s a bit smaller. It’s still a good bet for a clean session.

Thursday, August 20th – the wind picks up again, making things messy. The swell is 4ft, but the energy is moderate (631). Not worth the effort.

Friday, August 21st – onshore winds and choppy conditions return. The swell is 6ft, but the energy is strong (2530). Another blown-out day.

Saturday, August 22nd – a final note. The morning is clean with a light offshore breeze and a small 3ft of swell. The energy is weak (351). It’s a small, clean wave for the longboard or a fun session before the next change.

So, to wrap it up: the best window is Sunday morning, August 16th, and then Monday and Tuesday mornings, August 17th and 18th, with clean conditions and solid, long-period SW groundswell. The rest of the period is a mix of rough weather and poor conditions, so pick your windows carefully.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NW on Sun night, near gales from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
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Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
16
1.6
SW
19
2.3
WSW
17
2.5
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
1.8
WSW
16
1.4
SW
16
3.5
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
667
820
882
453
813
783
528
322
250
416
1713
3028
2982
998
513
239
1667
942
7263
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
15
WNW
5
SW
10
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
20
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
40
N
40
W
50
WSW
30
WNW
40
NNW
40
NNW
45
NNW
35
WNW
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WSW
40
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
5:29AM2.10m
5:12PM2.14m
6:19AM2.09m
5:52PM2.10m
7:15AM2.05m
6:39PM2.05m
8:19AM2.00m
7:37PM1.98m
9:31AM1.98m
8:48PM1.92m
10:43AM2.00m
10:10PM1.89m
Low Tide
11:04PM0.19m
11:19AM0.70m
11:45PM0.13m
12:04PM0.81m
00:33AM0.11m
12:56PM0.92m
1:28AM0.13m
1:58PM1.01m
2:32AM0.17m
3:12PM1.05m
3:43AM0.22m
4:33PM1.00m
rain showers
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5:34
5:35
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5:37
5:37
5:37
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10
5
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Temp °C
12
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Feels °C
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4
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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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