Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Anzacs over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off with a bit of a slow start. Honestly, the first few days ain't pretty. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are a write-off—lumpy, choppy, cross-shore winds, and the swell is a mess. We’ve got some moderate energy rolling in, but it’s wasted on bad conditions. That continues through Wednesday and Thursday, with only a tiny bit of energy on Thursday morning. The wind and rain just won't let up.

Things start to get interesting on Friday the 7th. The morning is still a bit marginal with a light cross breeze, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The wind drops to glassy, and we’ve got a solid 4ft swell from the SW with a long 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell. The energy is up there, and the water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about average for the time of year. For a point or reef, that long period is magic. At Anzacs, which is a beach break, those long period swells can sometimes straighten out, but with glassy conditions, it’s going to be clean and fun. This is a standout session for the week.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th look okay, with clean conditions from a cross-offshore breeze, but the wind picks up strong on Sunday, making it tricky. The swell holds in the 4ft to 4ft range, but the energy drops a bit.

Now, here’s where it gets wild. Monday the 10th of August, we’ve got a big pulse of swell. We’re looking at 12ft from the SW, with a 16-second period, and the energy is massive. That’s strong. The problem is, that’s too big for this break. The file says it’s predicted to be too big. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a beast. The wind is moderate and cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit messy. If you’re a seasoned charger, you might get some bombs, but for everyone else, stay on the beach. The afternoon drops to 10ft but energy is still huge.

The following week from the 11th through the 18th is a mixed bag. There’s consistent swell, mostly in the 5ft to 7ft range, but the wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, making it lumpy. The morning of Thursday the 13th has a big 10ft swell from the WSW with a 17-second period and massive energy, but again, it’s cross-shore and a bit choppy. Worth a look for experienced surfers, but it’s not clean. The best bet in the second week is probably Tuesday the 18th morning, with a light breeze and a clean 5ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period. It’s a bit small, but it’ll be the cleanest of that week.

Overall, the standout is Friday afternoon, August 7th, at Anzacs. Glassy conditions, 4ft of long-period SW groundswell. It’s the best quality you’ll see. The big swell on the 10th is for experts only. Crowds are possible at Anzacs, so get out there early for that Friday session.

Rusty.

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