Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,317 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM. 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for us over the next couple of weeks.
We've got a bit of a mixed bag at Anzacs, with the water temperature sitting at 57°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The swell energy is moderate, with a reading of 579, but it's coming from the same direction as the wind, which is a bit of a bummer for the start.
The first decent window opens up on Thursday, the 27th of August. The morning is looking clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, and a 3ft southwest swell with a 12-second period. The swell energy is low (274), but it's clean and the wind is light, so it's a good one for a paddle. The afternoon is a bit marginal with a light cross-onshore wind, but still worth a look.
Friday, the 28th, has a bit more size but the wind is messy. The morning sees a 4ft southwest swell with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is strong (1378). The cross-shore wind from the WNW will put a bit of chop on the face, so it's not the cleanest. The afternoon jumps to 6ft with a 17-second period, but the onshore wind from the SW makes it a bit of a write-off.
Saturday and Sunday the 29th and 30th are pretty poor with onshore winds and choppy conditions, so I'd give them a miss.
Now, here's the real standout. Monday, the 31st of August, is looking bloody good. The morning has a clean 5ft southwest swell with a 15-second period, a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, and the energy is strong (1187). The afternoon is even better with glassy conditions and a 5ft southwest swell (14-second period). This is the best on offer, no doubt about it. The swell is a bit solid, so it's more for experienced surfers, but the conditions will be excellent.
Tuesday, the 1st of September, is a write-off with strong winds, but Wednesday, the 2nd of September, is another cracker. The morning has glassy conditions and a 6ft southwest swell with a 15-second period. The energy is strong (1254). This is a ripper, but the afternoon gets a bit windy.
After that, we hit a rough patch. From Thursday, the 3rd of September, through to Monday, the 7th, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the waves are messy. The swell gets bigger, up to 8ft, but the wind is all wrong, so it's a no-go. The energy is strong (over 2000), but it's just not clean.
We get a bit of a reprieve on Tuesday, the 8th of September, with a 6ft southwest swell and a light cross-shore wind, but the conditions are still marginal. Wednesday, the 9th, is looking much better with a clean morning, a 4ft southwest swell, and a 16-second period, but the wind picks up in the afternoon.
The final days get a bit wild. Thursday, the 10th of September, has a 7ft swell from the WSW with a short 12-second period and strong winds, then the afternoon blows up to 12ft with a 13-second period and an onshore wind. The energy is massive (4267), but the wind is onshore, so it's a messy, big swell. This is only for the experts, and even then, it's going to be a battle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 513 | 628 | 325 | 193 | 203 | 369 | 694 | 1795 | 1314 | 668 | 813 | 330 | 591 | 629 | 733 | 1076 | 1006 | 1502 | 864 | 588 | 2317 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on |
High Tide | 10:08AM1.71m | 9:13PM1.60m | 11:14AM1.76m | 10:37PM1.61m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM1.18m | 4:08AM0.63m | 5:13PM1.10m | 5:14AM0.62m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 513 | 628 | 325 | 193 | 203 | 299 | 680 | 1795 | 1314 | 668 | 813 | 330 | 591 | 629 | 733 | 1076 | 1006 | 1502 | 864 | 588 | 1212 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | W 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 20 | — | — | N 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 30 | 7 | 73 | 369 | 694 | — | — | — | 11 | 18 | 61 | 61 | 86 | 111 | 99 | — | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 20 | — | — | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 41 | 74 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 16 | — | — | 70 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 66 | 60 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 21 | 35 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 18 | 2317 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 78 | 27 | 24 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 444 | 117 | 7 |
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