Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, a real tale of two halves. We've got plenty of swell on the way, but the wind is gonna be our main dance partner, and it's not always gonna be friendly. The highlight of the whole window is Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th, where we finally get clean conditions with a decent, long-period swell. Before that, we've got some magic moments and some real grinders.

First up, we're looking at a bit of a slow start. The real action kicks off this Sunday, the 16th. Anzacs (Anzacs) is the spot, and it's looking sweet. The morning is the time to be out there. We've got clear skies, a glassy 4.3ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and a light 3 mph Easterly breeze. It's going to be super clean. The energy is moderate at 726. It's very consistent, which is what we like to hear. The water temp is pretty much average for this time of year, but that doesn't matter when it's that good.

The afternoons aren't worth it, the wind swings onshore and mucks it up. Same story on Monday and Tuesday mornings – clean, fun waves in the 3.6ft to 3.9ft range, but the afternoons turn into a cross-chop mess. This is the pattern for a few days, so make the most of the AM sessions.

Then we hit a bit of a slump mid-week. Wednesday and Thursday the 19th and 20th see the swell drop right off. Wednesday's mornings are small, down around 2.3ft, and by the afternoon it's pretty poor. Thursday's not much better, just a mess. This is the quiet patch. It's not dead, but it's not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. On Friday, the 21st, we get a pulse of new energy. The morning swell jumps back up to 3.6ft with a very long 16-second period, and the energy jumps up to 1365, which is strong. The wind is a cross-offshore, keeping it clean. It’s rated as marginal though, so the tide might be doing something weird, but the potential is there. This is a case of checking the local tide charts before you paddle out.

Alright, now for the big show. The 22nd and 23rd of August bring a serious swell, but it's a wild one. We're talking swell heights climbing to 7.5ft, 8.2ft, and even 9.8ft by the 24th, with energy readings hitting 5752. That's very strong. But it comes with strong, onshore and cross-onshore winds. This is not a paddle-surfing situation. The swell direction is still SW, but the wind is just going to make it a lumpy, wind-blown mess. For the average surfer, this is a stay-on-the-beach kind of day. The setup looks way more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. If you're an expert, you might find something heavy out there, but you'll be battling the elements.

The 24th is even bigger but still with that cross-onshore wind and light rain. It's just unsurfable for most of us. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are a write-off with strong, onshore winds and dropping swell.

Then, the light at the end of the tunnel. After a week of storms, the ocean finally cleans up. On Friday the 28th of August, the wind drops. Morning is looking clean with a cross-offshore breeze and a 3.3ft, 17-second SW groundswell. But it's the *afternoon* that's the absolute standout. We're looking at 3.6ft of long-period SW swell, but with a 3 mph Southerly breeze making it glassy. That, my friends, is going to be perfection. Long lines, clean walls, and that 16-second period means it’s going to have some push. This is the best on offer for the entire forecast.

Saturday the 29th still has some fun waves, but it's smaller and the wind is a little more cross. It’s still worth a look, but Friday afternoon is the one to circle on the calendar. The following week looks smaller and windier, but that Friday has serious promise. It’s a bit far out, so treat it as a promising lead rather than a guarantee, but it’s got all the ingredients.

That's all from me. Get out there and grab some.

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