Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit of a mixed bag to start, with the first real action not showing up until Saturday the 8th. The good news is, once the swell settles in, we’ve got a solid run of groundswell from the SW, and the water temp is sitting at 56.1°F with no real anomaly—pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year.

The standout window is definitely the second week. From Monday the 17th through to Wednesday the 19th, we’ve got clean, glassy conditions and some really nice lines rolling in. Let’s break it down.

Saturday, August 8th: Anzacs sees a 4.3ft SW swell at 16 seconds with a moderate breeze from the north. It’s cross-offshore, so the surf is clean, but the energy is moderate (912). It’s a solid start, but not the best of the run. The afternoon drops to 3.9ft and the wind stays cross-off. It’s rideable, but you’ll be working for it.

Sunday, August 9th: The swell drops to 3.0ft in the morning, but it’s offshore from the NE at 15.5 mph. The period is 14 seconds, so it’s still got some push. The energy is weak (373). It’s a small clean day for the longboard or a fun summer stick.

Monday, August 10th: Now we’re talking. The swell jumps to 5.2ft in the morning from the SW, with a very long period of 19 seconds. The energy is strong (1855). But the wind is a cross-offshore from the NNW at 21.7 mph, making it a bit lumpy. The afternoon sees 6.2ft at 17 seconds, but the wind goes cross-shore from the WNW, making it messy. This one’s for the experienced crew only—over 4.9ft and a bit of a battle.

Tuesday, August 11th to Thursday, August 14th: This is a rough patch. The swell fluctuates between 3.6ft and 9.8ft, but the wind is relentless—cross-shore and cross-onshore from the NW and W, gusting up to 24.9 mph. The energy is moderate to strong (758 to 7419), but the conditions are poor. The wave state is lumpy, choppy, and messy. Honestly, for a beach break like this, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The 9.8ft on Thursday afternoon is a beast, but it’s a cross-onshore mess. Steer clear unless you’re a masochist.

Friday, August 15th: The swell drops to 5.9ft in the morning with a 15-second period, and the wind goes light onshore from the WSW at 6.2 mph. The energy is moderate (1381). The afternoon is better—5.6ft, light breeze from the south, and a cross-onshore wind. It’s marginal, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Saturday, August 16th: Here we go. The morning is clean with a 4.6ft SW swell at 14 seconds, light cross-offshore wind from the east at 6.2 mph. The energy is moderate (802). This is a proper surfable day—clean, consistent, and not too crowded. The afternoon sees the wind swing to the southeast, making it a bit cross-shore, but still manageable.

Sunday, August 17th: This is one of the best days. The morning is clear, offshore wind from the NNE at 6.2 mph, and a 4.3ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is moderate (659). The waves are clean, the period is decent, and it’s a classic point

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