Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,761 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's coming our way.
We've got a bit of a mixed bag on the horizon, but there's some solid groundswell action to get excited about. The window kicks off on Sunday, the 23rd of August, and runs through the first week of September, with a few real standout sessions.
The main event is Anzacs. It's a very consistent, exposed spot that handles a SW swell, and the water temperature is sitting at 56°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little bonus for the early paddle.
Sunday the 23rd is where it all starts. We're looking at a solid 6ft to 6ft SW groundswell, and the combined wave energy is pumping (1674 and 1509). The wind is key here: Sunday morning is a cross-off from the NNW, but the real winner is Sunday afternoon with glassy conditions and a light SW breeze. That's going to be clean, powerful, and just about perfect for experienced surfers. This is a standout session.
Monday the 24th drops off a bit. The swell eases to 4ft, and while the morning is clean, the wind picks up. It's not the day to get excited about.
Tuesday the 25th offers a small window. The morning is a write-off with rain and onshore wind, but Tuesday afternoon brings a glassy spell with light W winds. The swell is only 4ft, but the energy is moderate (687). If you're after a fun, clean wave on a small board, it could be worth a look, but it's not a standout.
Wednesday the 26th is a poor day with onshore winds, and Thursday the 27th is a drop-off with a tiny 2ft wave. You're better off waiting.
Now, Friday the 28th is another highlight. The morning gets a bit messy with cross-shore winds, but the afternoon is where it's at. A 6ft SW swell with a 17-second period (very long groundswell) and cross-off winds from the NNW. The energy is strong (1643), and the conditions will be clean. This is classic long-period groundswell, which will really groove at a point or reef setup. Expect clean, powerful lines.
Saturday the 29th is a bit of a write-off with onshore winds, and Sunday the 30th is marginal with cross-onshore winds, though there's still a bit of size.
Monday the 31st of August is a real treat. Both morning and afternoon sessions are on. A consistent 5ft SW swell, with clean cross-off winds in the morning and glassy conditions in the afternoon. The energy is strong (1401 and 1163). This is another standout – a full day of clean, powerful surf.
From Tuesday the 1st of September, the wind gets messy and the swell drops off. The quality fades through the first week. There are a few pulses of swell on the 6th of September (Sunday) – a 6ft swell with clean morning winds – but by the 7th of September, it's blown out with a massive 10ft swell and gale-force winds. That's a day for the experts, or maybe just watching from the beach.
So, to wrap it up: the best windows are Sunday afternoon the 23rd of August, Friday afternoon the 28th of August, and all of Monday the 31st of August. Those are your clean, powerful, long-period groundswell sessions at Anzacs. Get out there and enjoy it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1107 | 1456 | 1041 | 581 | 434 | 369 | 480 | 473 | 746 | 513 | 837 | 480 | 263 | 99 | 537 | 1761 | 1643 | 1082 | 746 | 955 | 325 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:22PM1.84m | 7:52AM1.75m | 7:03PM1.74m | 8:56AM1.70m | 7:58PM1.66m | 10:08AM1.71m | 9:13PM1.60m | 11:14AM1.76m | 10:37PM1.61m | 12:07PM1.85m | 11:49PM1.68m | 12:48PM1.94m | 00:47AM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:38PM0.99m | 1:06AM0.48m | 1:26PM1.09m | 1:57AM0.56m | 2:31PM1.17m | 2:59AM0.62m | 3:54PM1.18m | 4:08AM0.63m | 5:13PM1.10m | 5:14AM0.62m | 6:12PM0.96m | 6:11AM0.58m | 6:57PM0.80m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 |
1107 | 1456 | 1041 | 581 | 434 | 369 | 480 | 473 | 746 | 513 | 837 | 480 | 263 | 96 | 437 | 1761 | 1643 | 1082 | 746 | 955 | 325 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | SW 6 |
505 | 53 | — | — | 15 | 51 | 51 | 214 | — | — | — | 41 | 74 | 99 | 537 | 1415 | — | — | — | — | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 |
62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 66 | 21 | 73 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | 98 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | — | ENE 3 | — | SW 3 | SW 6 | SW 13 | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — |
— | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 3 | 72 | 694 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 716 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 101 | 86 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 6 |
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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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