
Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Anzacs over the next couple of weeks. The first week is a real bummer, with a lot of messy, onshore wind and big, raw swell that’s just not giving us anything clean. There’s a solid gap of about four days from Tuesday the 15th through to Friday the 18th where you’d be better off staying on the sand. The wind is howling from the southwest, smashing that 7ft to 10ft SW groundswell (combined energy values ranging from 2295 up to a huge 6366) into a choppy, blown-out mess. It’s proper strong energy, but with the wind on it, it’s just not surfable for a paddle. This setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
We get a little glimmer on Friday the 18th with a marginal 4ft to 5ft SW swell and moderate cross-shore wind, but it’s still not great. Saturday the 19th is much the same story – a bit of swell but the wind keeps it lumpy. Sunday the 20th sees a weird little spike of 5ft from the WNW with a super short 5-second period and a near gale cross-off wind. That’s a no-go. Monday the 21st is still onshore and choppy.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 22nd of September is the standout, no question. The morning session is the pick of the whole forecast. We’ve got a solid 7ft SW groundswell, with a period of 15 seconds, and a gentle offshore breeze from the NE. That’s the recipe for clean, lined-up waves at this exposed break. The combined energy is a strong 2018, so there’s plenty of push. This is for experienced surfers though – that 7ft is a fair step up for beginners. The wind will be offshore and clean, making for some beautiful faces. Crowds are possible here as it’s a very consistent spot that turns on with these conditions.
After that, things settle down. Wednesday the 23rd morning has a smaller 4ft SW swell and a light cross-off breeze – clean but smaller. Thursday the 24th is even smaller, with 2ft to 3ft SW swell, but with a light offshore and clean conditions, it’ll be fun on a longboard. Friday the 25th is another beauty for the more experienced crew. The morning is glassy with 4ft SW swell, and the afternoon sees a 4ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period and a light offshore from the NE. That long period will give those waves some serious shape and power, making for a clean, rippable afternoon session.
Looking into the second week, Saturday the 26th has some potential with a 8ft SW swell and long periods of 16 to 19 seconds, combined with a cross-off breeze keeping it clean. That’s a big, powerful swell, so only for the experts. The energy is huge, peaking at 4420. Sunday the 27th has similar size but with some rain and light cross-onshore wind, which takes the shine off. After that, from Monday the 28th onwards, the wind swings back onshore from the southwest and the swell drops, so we’re back to poor conditions again. This long-range standout on the 26th is promising but less certain this far out.
Water temp at Anzacs is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.
Keep an eye on that Tuesday the 22nd and Friday the 25th. Those are your windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, near gales from the NW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 5 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
103 | 2120 | 2901 | 2927 | 3883 | 3629 | 1875 | 924 | 706 | 951 | 706 | 1096 | 736 | 628 | 680 | 346 | 113 | 1234 | 1427 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:23AM2.22m | 2:23PM2.15m | 3:05AM2.24m | 2:59PM2.15m | 3:44AM2.22m | 3:33PM2.12m | 4:21AM2.16m | 4:06PM2.06m | 4:57AM2.08m | 4:38PM1.99m | 5:35AM1.98m | 5:11PM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:26AM0.51m | 8:42PM0.17m | 9:06AM0.54m | 9:19PM0.15m | 9:42AM0.60m | 9:54PM0.18m | 10:17AM0.67m | 10:29PM0.24m | 10:51AM0.75m | 11:05PM0.33m | 11:25AM0.85m | 11:42PM0.43m | |||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 16 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | — | — |
103 | 175 | — | — | 3883 | 3629 | 1875 | 924 | 706 | 951 | 706 | 1096 | 736 | 628 | 680 | 346 | 80 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — |
79 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | 375 | — | — | — | 15 | 13 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 170 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | NNW 3 | WNW 5 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
30 | 2120 | 2901 | 2927 | 2483 | 2264 | 85 | 42 | 35 | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | — | 6 | 113 | 1234 | 1427 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 437 | 843 | 259 | 309 | 109 | 18 | 87 | 101 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 77 | 49 | 7 | 6 | 518 | 117 | 101 |
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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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