Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s headed our way for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a rough start. For the first ten days or so, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing good. The swells are there, but the wind is just wrecking everything. It’s pretty much a write-off until we get into the first week of August.

Right now, on Thursday the 23rd of July, the swell is a solid 8ft to 8ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 2350. But it’s all for nothing. The wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-onshore from the WSW, making it lumpy and messy. That carries right through Friday and Saturday, with even bigger swells of 12ft on Friday morning (energy of 10131) and 10ft on Saturday, all with the same rotten cross-onshore wind. It’s not just poor, it’s dangerous for anyone but experts, and even then, it’s not fun.

Sunday and Monday (26th and 27th) see the swell drop to a more manageable 4ft to 5ft from the SW, and the wind finally swings offshore from the NNW. The conditions clean up, with the data saying "clean", but the energy is weak (around 350-492). It’s rideable, but it’s not a standout. The water temp is about 57°, which is normal for this time of year.

The real story is the gap. From the 23rd through to the 1st of August, the forecast is full of "poor surf conditions" or "marginal" with low scores. There’s a long stretch of days where you’re better off doing something else. The wind just won’t let up.

Then things start to look interesting. On the morning of Thursday the 6th of August, we get a window. The swell is 5ft from the SW with a very long period of 15 seconds (groundswell), and the energy is strong at 1478. The wind is a slight offshore breeze from the NNW. This is the kind of setup that will make Anzacs (Anzacs) look good. That long period will mean clean, powerful lines, but remember, a long period like that can make a beach break a bit straight, so you’ll want to pick your peak. This is the best on offer for the whole run.

The day before, on Wednesday the 5th of August, the afternoon also looks clean with 3ft from the SW, a 14 second period, and a light offshore breeze. It’s smaller, but it’ll be clean and fun for a log.

So, to wrap it up: don’t bother paddling out until the 5th of August. The morning of the 6th of August is the clear standout – a proper groundswell with clean conditions. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the one to set your alarm for.

Rusty.

Read more