Anzacs Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.54° S 145.33° E

Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anzacs sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.7° 

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


Anzacs surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,353 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 (Jul 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 31st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 31st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

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

We’re in for a rough start, plain and simple. The first few days are a write-off with strong winds and messy, blown-out conditions. You can forget about any decent waves until the weekend, and even then, it’s not a barnstormer. The real standout window is a bit further out, so keep your patience.

Alright, let’s break it down.

Anzacs is our only spot on the radar. The first few days from Tuesday the 28th through to Thursday the 30th are a total mess. We’ve got strong onshore and cross-shore winds pushing in, with the wave energy (445–5205) being completely wasted by the wind. The swell is there, peaking at 12 ft from the SW on Wednesday the 29th with a period of 16 seconds, but with a near gale blowing on it, it’s just a washing machine. Not worth paddling out for.

Friday the 31st is only marginal. The swell drops to 4 ft, and though the wind lightens up, it’s still cross-onshore. The energy is weak (443), and the conditions are only just surfable if you’re desperate.

The standout window kicks off on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning is looking clean. The wind shifts to a light cross-offshore from the N, and the swell is a small 2 ft from the SW. But the real story is the period: 18 seconds. That’s a proper long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate (473). While it’s small, it’ll be glassy and clean. The best part of the day will be the afternoon though, as the swell bumps up to 4 ft with the same period, and light cross-offshore winds keep it clean. The wave energy jumps to 1124. It’s not huge, but it’ll be the best quality surf of the weekend, with good shape. The water is about average for this time of year, so no major surprises there.

Sunday morning the 2nd gets a bit messier as the wind picks up, so Saturday is your clear winner for the early part of the week.

Now, look ahead to Thursday the 6th of August. The morning session is a real gem. The wind is light and offshore from the NE, barely a breath. The swell is 4 ft from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds, and the energy is moderate (604). The conditions are clean, and the wave quality is set to be very good. This is a solid pick for a mid-week dawny.

Then, Friday the 7th of August is looking like the absolute best on offer. The afternoon is a stand-out. The wind is glassy, from the SSE at just 3 mph. The swell is a modest 2 ft, but the period is a massive 23 seconds from the SW. That’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate (1017). For a spot like this, that long period will mean well-shaped, powerful lines, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be a treat. This is your best bet for a clean, classic session, but it’s a week away, so keep an eye on the forecast.

The second week has a couple of other moments. Monday the 10th of August afternoon sees a massive pulse of swell, 13 ft from the WSW, with a period of 14 seconds. The wave energy is huge (10749). However, this is way too big for this spot. It’s advised that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so this is for experts only, and even then, it’s on the edge. The wind is offshore, but the sheer size will be intimidating.

From there, the run ends with strong onshore winds and big, messy swell from the 11th onwards, so don’t bother.

Overall, the best surf is on Saturday the 1st of August and the absolute standout is Friday the 7th of August in the afternoon. That glassy, long-period swell is something to get excited about. Crowds are possible at Anzacs, so you might have some company.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Tue night, moderate winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.4
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
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12
1
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12
0.9
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12
1.3
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18
1.8
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18
1.5
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16
1.3
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16
1.5
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
480
418
871
2085
6797
5205
2570
1228
954
537
416
303
297
249
1124
1901
1165
813
936
Wind (km/h)
35
N
45
NNW
45
NW
50
WNW
55
WSW
40
WSW
35
SW
25
W
30
WSW
10
SW
10
W
10
WSW
10
NNE
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
35
NW
30
WSW
20
SSW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
10:52AM1.78m
9:48PM1.63m
11:52AM1.84m
10:59PM1.63m
12:43PM1.92m
00:05AM1.66m
1:25PM2.00m
1:02AM1.72m
2:01PM2.07m
1:53AM1.80m
2:34PM2.13m
2:38AM1.88m
Low Tide
3:42AM0.53m
4:36PM1.18m
4:43AM0.53m
5:47PM1.12m
5:42AM0.50m
6:45PM1.02m
6:34AM0.47m
7:32PM0.90m
7:21AM0.45m
8:12PM0.77m
8:03AM0.44m
8:47PM0.63m
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8
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4
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Temp °C
13
14
13
10
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Feels °C
4
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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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