Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Anzacs. This is a very consistent spot, exposed to the southwest, so when the swell runs, it runs. But for the next few days, it’s a write-off. We’ve got a big, powerful SW groundswell pushing in, but the wind is just wrecking it. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are a no-go – fresh onshore winds, lumpy, choppy, messy. The wave energy is strong (3929), but it’s not for paddling.

Sunday the 26th is still a mess, cross-shore winds and the swell dropping. Monday the 27th afternoon gives us a little flicker of hope – the wind swings cross-offshore, the swell drops to 4ft at 11 seconds from the SW, and the energy is light (399). The water is about average for this time of year. It’s clean, but small. Not a standout.

Tuesday the 28th is a no-go again – strong winds tearing it up. Wednesday the 29th sees a bit of a clean-up with a light onshore wind, but the wave quality is still marginal. We’re looking at 7ft to 7ft SW swell with moderate energy (1812-1954), but it’s not clean.

Thursday the 30th morning is the first real beacon. The wind goes light cross-off, the swell is 4ft from the SW at 13 seconds, and the energy is mild (591). It’s clean, and the surf is very good. This is a solid option for a morning session.

Friday the 31st is small and dropping, with a 3ft SW swell. Not much to write home about.

Now, the real standout is the first week of August. Saturday the 1st morning is clean with a 4ft SW groundswell at a very long 17 seconds, energy at 1231. The long period means it’ll be a bit tricky at a beach break, but Anzacs can handle it – the sets will be clean and powerful. Sunday the 2nd is a bit bigger at 6ft, still clean, but the wind gets a bit stronger later.

But the best of the best? That’s Tuesday the 6th of August. The morning is a dream: a 6ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the NE. The energy is strong (1852), and the conditions are excellent. This is for experienced surfers, as it’s over 5ft, and the long period will have some punch. Wednesday the 7th morning is also a beauty – 5ft, 17 seconds, light offshore, excellent conditions. These two days are the standouts in the whole outlook.

The week after that looks smaller and less certain. There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations, but the consistency of Anzacs means it’ll likely come back around. The forecast is less reliable that far out, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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