Anzacs Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.54° S 145.33° E

Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anzacs sea temperature is
13.5°C
1.0° 

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


Anzacs surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,397 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Aug 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for the Anzacs, but it’s not all smooth sailing. Let’s break it down.

The pattern starts with a decent, clean pulse early on, but the wind gets messy mid-week before we see some real standouts in the back half of the forecast. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong throughout, with readings in the hundreds and thousands, so there’s plenty of push in the water.

Tuesday, 25 August kicks things off with a morning session. A groundswell from the SW at 4ft with a long 13-second period, and the ESE breeze is cross-off, keeping things clean. The energy is solid at 543. It’s a good, honest start to the week. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, so morning is the call.

Wednesday, 26 August is a write-off. Strong SW winds blow straight onshore, ragging up the 4ft to 5ft swell. The energy is high (586-822), but the quality is zero. Don’t bother.

Thursday, 27 August brings a reprieve. The swell drops to 3ft, but a light NNW cross-off in the morning cleans it up nicely. The afternoon turns glassy with a NW wind at 3 mph and 3ft of SW swell. The energy is low at 304, but for a longboard or a groveler, it will be a fun, clean little wave.

Friday, 28 August sees a jump in size. The morning has 7ft of WSW swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore at 12 mph, putting a bit of a chop on it. The energy is through the roof at 2712, but it’s a bit of a wrestle. The afternoon gets a massive 6ft, 17-second groundswell, but it’s onshore. Not the best.

Saturday, 29 August is a great day. The morning is glassy, dead calm with a NNW wind at 3 mph, and 4ft of clean SW groundswell at 14 seconds. The energy is a solid 746. This is the top pick of the first week. Get out there early.

Sunday, 30 August is a bit smaller at 3ft, but the morning is clean with a cross-off NNW breeze. A good option for a relaxed session.

Monday, 31 August is a standout. We’ve got 7ft of SW groundswell with a 17-second period, a clean cross-off N wind, and energy at 2312. This is proper, powerful groundswell. The sets will be long and strong, and the shape should be excellent. This is one of the best on offer.

Tuesday, 1 September is blown out again. Strong NW cross-winds ruin the 4ft swell. Skip it.

Wednesday, 2 September has a solid 6ft to 5ft SW swell, but the wind is a strong, choppy cross-shore. Not ideal for a paddle board, but for the kite crew, this setup could be interesting.

Thursday, 3 September settles down. The morning has a clean 4ft SW swell with a nice offshore NE wind at 6 mph. The energy is 343. A clean, shoulder-high wave.

Friday, 4 September is another standout. The morning has 4ft of clean SW groundswell with a cross-off NW breeze. Then the afternoon goes glassy with 5ft of SW swell, 15-second period, and zero wind. The energy is 965. This is a prime window for clean, lined-up waves.

Saturday, 5 September gets big but messy. 8ft of SW swell, but the wind is a strong 28 mph cross-off. It’s clean, but the size is only for the experienced. The energy is 2982.

Sunday, 6 September and Monday, 7 September see the swell jump to 15ft. The wind is favorable, but the size is far too big for this break. The energy readings are massive (15445 and 17471). This is a big weather event, not a surf session for us.

Tuesday, 8 September drops back to 8ft of SW groundswell with a 19-second period and a cross-off N wind. The energy is 3965. It’s big, powerful, and clean, but only for the experts.

Wednesday, 9 September finishes the run with a strong, near-gale cross-onshore wind and 4ft of swell. The energy is 910, but it’s a blown-out mess.

So, the best of the best? Saturday morning, 29 August for the glassy, clean 4ft swell, and Monday, 31 August for the powerful 7ft groundswell with clean offshore wind. Friday, 4 September afternoon is also a real gem with that glassy 5ft swell. The long-period swells (15 seconds and over) are going to offer better shape at this reef/point setup, but you’ll want to be patient between sets.

Rusty signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
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3
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1
1
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4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.7
WSW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
20
2.1
WSW
13
1.8
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
369
488
480
1244
513
767
600
228
197
373
1387
1795
1200
746
659
335
277
405
2397
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
5
ESE
10
S
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
NNW
5
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
NNW
10
SW
5
NW
10
NNW
10
SSW
10
NNE
Wind State
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cross-on
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on
cross-on
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glassy
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cross
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cross-off
High Tide
8:56AM1.70m
7:58PM1.66m
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
Low Tide
1:57AM0.56m
2:31PM1.17m
2:59AM0.62m
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
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Temp °C
15
12
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13
12
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Feels °C
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7
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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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