Anzacs Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.54° S 145.33° E

Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anzacs sea temperature is
13.2° C
0.6° 

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


Anzacs surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,494 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 10PM (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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 16th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 16th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, now in feet and Fahrenheit for you.

Water temp is 56°, a touch warmer than average for this time of year. Not a big deal, but you’ll feel it on a glassy morning.

Let’s start with Sunday morning, August 16th. Glassy, clean 4ft southwest swell at 14 seconds. Combined energy is 726, moderate. Wind is almost nothing out of the NNE. The wave comment says expect very good surf conditions. That’s a solid opener. The break is super consistent and exposed to the SW, which is exactly where the swell is coming from. Not too big, not too small—great for intermediates.

Monday morning, August 17th, the swell drops a touch to 4ft but stays clean with a cross-off breeze from the east. Still a 14-second period, still moderate energy at 549. It’s good, but Sunday morning has the edge for that glassy perfection.

Tuesday morning, the 18th, is another clean one with offshore winds from the NE, 4ft of SW swell at 15 seconds. Energy is 821. It’s a nice run, but the swell is slowly easing.

Then we hit a lull. Wednesday and Thursday the 19th and 20th are poor. Swell drops to 2ft and 1ft, wind is messy, energy is weak.

Friday, August 21st, picks up to 4ft southwest swell, but the wind is a moderate cross, and the wave comment says marginal. Energy jumps to 1670 in the morning, which is strong, but the onshore wind messes it up.

Saturday, August 22nd, is a big one. Swell hits 8ft from the SW at 16 seconds, energy is a huge 2567. But the wind is onshore and strong, 18 mph. That’s a lot of power, but it’s going to be a mess. Only for experts. More of a kiteboarding day.

Sunday, August 23rd, the swell drops to 7ft, still solid, but the wind is cross-off from the NNW, so it’s cleaner. Energy is still high at 1729. Still big, not for beginners.

Monday through Wednesday, the 24th to 26th, is rough. Light rain, cross-on winds, choppy. By Wednesday, the 26th, the swell is 8ft but with a short 10-second period and onshore gales at 25 mph. No good.

Now, the standout. Thursday, August 27th morning: 4ft of SW swell, but the period is a long 17 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-on at 6 mph. Energy is 1158. The wave comment says marginal, but that long period and light wind mean it’s going to be way better than the numbers suggest. A sneaky good session for the experienced surfer.

Friday, August 28th, is clean again. 3ft swell, 14 seconds, cross-off wind from the north. Energy is 466. Expect good surf conditions.

But the real best on offer is the final weekend. Saturday, August 29th afternoon: glassy, 4ft of SW swell at 16 seconds, energy 734. Expect very good surf conditions. Then Sunday, August 30th afternoon: dead calm, glassy, 4ft at 15 seconds, energy 536. Also expect very good surf conditions. These two sessions are the ones to circle. Clean, glassy, shoulder-high, consistent. Perfect for intermediates.

Crowds at Anzacs are sometimes an issue, so with conditions this good, expect company. But it’s worth it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NW on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
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
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
1
WSW
13
1
SW
13
1.3
WSW
16
1.4
SW
14
2.3
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
726
650
632
549
931
715
535
398
339
206
147
171
113
362
342
801
821
2548
2567
1915
1882
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
E
20
SE
15
E
10
NE
10
SE
15
NE
30
N
35
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30
NNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
25
NW
40
WSW
30
SW
25
WSW
20
NW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
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cross
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on
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High Tide
2:16PM2.26m
2:40AM2.16m
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
Low Tide
8:31PM0.32m
8:45AM0.37m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
11
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12
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8
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9
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6
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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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