Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,938 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 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 brewing for Anzacs.
We’ve got surf coming, but the next week is a real toss-up with wind and chop to sort through. Water temp is 57°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – not a bad thing.
Friday August 28th – the morning is messy with a 4ft southwest groundswell at a very long 18-second period and combined energy at 1326, but a moderate cross-shore breeze puts a chop on it. The afternoon cleans up nicely – 6ft southwest swell with 17-second period and a light offshore breeze from the southwest. That’s a solid window if the tide plays fair. Energy hits 1795 that arvo.
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th are rough – onshore and cross-on winds spoil the surface. Swell holds around 5ft from the southwest with 13-14 second periods, but energy drops into the 700s and 800s. Not worth the effort.
Monday 31st – Monday afternoon is your best early bet. 5ft southwest groundswell, 15-second period, light onshore wind, and energy at 1261. It’s marginal, but manageable.
Tuesday September 1st is clean but blown out – offshore cross-off winds at 22 mph, 5ft swell at 16 seconds, energy 964. Strong wind makes it a chore to paddle. More of a kite day.
The real sweet spot starts Wednesday September 9th. Wednesday morning is glassy – light north-easterly air, 4ft southwest swell at 13 seconds, energy 589. Clean, fun, intermediate-friendly. That’s the pick of the first week.
Thursday 10th morning gives 4ft of that long 18-second southwest groundswell, energy 1291, with just a light cross-shore. Quality over quantity – this one will wrap well.
Friday 11th afternoon: 5ft at 17 seconds, light cross-shore, energy 1158 – another tidy window.
Now the big stuff. Saturday September 12th is the one to mark. Morning has 10ft southwest swell at 14 seconds, clean cross-off winds, energy 4647 – expert territory. The afternoon is a monster: 10ft at 17 seconds, gentle cross-shore, energy cranking at 5058. For experienced surfers, that afternoon window on the 12th is the standout of the whole 16-day run. It’s a long-range look, so don’t lock it in yet, but if it holds, it’s gold.
Heads up: From September 4th through 8th, the swell gets oversized – 8ft up to 13ft – with heavy onshore winds. This spot turns into a washing machine. Not for surfers. After the 12th, it drops off.
Bottom line: Wednesday the 9th for a clean glassy session, but the big dance is Saturday the 12th afternoon if you’ve got the nerve.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 694 | 1795 | 1297 | 825 | 802 | 431 | 659 | 659 | 846 | 978 | 924 | 1502 | 964 | 674 | 1016 | 1171 | 1187 | 930 | 1542 | 1255 | 2311 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:07PM1.85m | 11:49PM1.68m | 12:48PM1.94m | 00:47AM1.80m | 1:24PM2.02m | 1:37AM1.93m | 1:57PM2.08m | 2:21AM2.06m | 2:30PM2.13m | 3:02AM2.16m | 3:02PM2.17m | 3:44AM2.23m | 3:35PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM0.96m | 6:11AM0.58m | 6:57PM0.80m | 7:00AM0.54m | 7:36PM0.62m | 7:44AM0.51m | 8:11PM0.45m | 8:24AM0.50m | 8:46PM0.30m | 9:03AM0.51m | 9:21PM0.17m | 9:42AM0.55m | 9:58PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — |
| kJ | 632 | 1795 | 1297 | 825 | 802 | 431 | 659 | 659 | 846 | 978 | 924 | 1502 | 964 | 674 | 1016 | 1171 | 1187 | 930 | 1542 | 1255 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | — | — | W 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | SW 19 | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 694 | — | — | — | 11 | 18 | 61 | 60 | 50 | — | 299 | — | — | — | 834 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 23 | 40 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 20 | 24 | 3 | — | — | 8 | 7 | 2311 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 17 | 24 | 6 | 101 | 13 | 6 | 101 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 92 | 78 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 78 | 117 | 90 |
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