Anzacs Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.54° S 145.33° E

Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anzacs sea temperature is
13.3° C
0.8° 

Anzacs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Anzacs surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,295 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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

Right off the bat, there is a bit of a lull. The first good session doesn't show up until the morning of Monday, August 17th. That morning, we've got a clean 4ft southwest swell with a nice long 14-second period pushing in. The wind is a light cross-off from the ENE at 6 mph, so the face should be tidy. Water temp is sitting at 56°, pretty much average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 488. It’s a solid, quiet start to the week.

That Monday afternoon gets a bit dicey—cross-shore wind and chop creep in, so I’d be getting my fill in the morning.

Tuesday, August 18th, is where it picks up. The morning session is the standout of this first week. We’ve got a clean 4ft southwest groundswell, period bumped up to 15 seconds, and offshore wind from the NE at 9 mph. The combined energy is a healthy 821. This is very good surf for an intermediate crew. Get out there early before the wind swings SE and turns it cross-shore by the afternoon.

From Wednesday the 19th through to around Friday the 28th, it’s mostly a write-off. Strong winds, messy conditions, and a lot of cross-chop. There’s a pulse of bigger swell around the weekend of August 22nd with 6ft to 7ft southwest swell, but the wind is all wrong—cross and cross-onshore—making it a lumpy, blown-out mess. For the next week, it’s grim, with only one flicker of hope on the morning of August 27th when the swell drops to 3ft but the wind goes glassy. That Thursday afternoon is a treat: 3ft southwest groundswell with a 17-second period and glassy conditions. It’s small, but it’ll be clean and fun for a log or a fish.

Now, hold onto your board for the last few days of the month and into September. The real standout is Monday, August 31st. That morning we’re looking at a massive 10ft southwest groundswell, a very long 17-second period, and clean cross-off wind from the NNE at just 6 mph. The combined energy is a whopping 8292—this is serious, powerful surf. This is strictly for experts only; that size and period will be a freight train. Best suited for a point break or reef setup, as it could close out fast at a beach break. The crowds are likely here, but for good reason.

Also worth a mention is the morning of Saturday, August 29th: 10ft southwest swell, period 14 seconds, light cross-off NNW wind, and clean conditions. Combined energy of 3273. Excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s a day or two before the big Monday event.

For the remaining days, the wind stays a bit unpredictable, and the swell drops back, but that Monday the 31st is the one you circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, strong winds from the N by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
22
Sunday
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SW
14
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.6
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15
0.6
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15
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WSW
10
0.6
SW
13
1.2
WSW
13
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15
1.3
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14
1.8
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
485
931
715
535
398
339
206
145
171
196
142
451
438
716
1671
1719
1932
1857
1374
930
1170
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
15
SE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
SE
15
NNE
35
N
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N
25
NW
30
NW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
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High Tide
2:55PM2.27m
3:29AM2.18m
3:32PM2.25m
4:13AM2.16m
4:07PM2.20m
4:54AM2.11m
4:41PM2.13m
5:34AM2.03m
5:13PM2.04m
6:15AM1.93m
5:46PM1.94m
6:59AM1.84m
6:22PM1.84m
Low Tide
9:14PM0.22m
9:28AM0.45m
9:54PM0.17m
10:08AM0.55m
10:32PM0.18m
10:46AM0.66m
11:09PM0.23m
11:22AM0.77m
11:45PM0.31m
11:58AM0.88m
00:23AM0.40m
12:38PM0.99m
1:06AM0.48m
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Feels °C
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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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