
Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,379 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 4PM (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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here, breaking down the Anzacs forecast.
The surf kicks off on Friday, July 31st with some clean, small waves. A solid SW groundswell is running at 4ft with a 12-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the NW, keeping things smooth. The water temp is 57°F, which is about 1°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so nothing crazy, just a bit comfortable. The wave energy is moderate (342). A nice, easy start to the weekend.
Friday afternoon goes glassy as the wind drops to 3 mph from the W. Same 4ft SW swell, but the energy picks up a little (384). Perfect for a long session if you can get out there.
Saturday morning, August 1st, the swell drops to 2ft, but the period stretches to a very long 18 seconds. That’s real groundswell. The energy is moderate (466) and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the N. The long period will make the waves steep and clean, but it might break a bit straight at the beach. Still, a very clean morning.
Saturday afternoon the swell builds to 4ft, still from the SW with that 18-second period. The energy jumps up to strong (1151). The wind goes cross from the NW at 6 mph. The notes say the tide might be tricky, so check that.
Sunday the 2nd morning brings 5ft SW swell at 16 seconds (strong energy at 1137) but the wind is a moderate 16 mph cross-offshore from the N. It’s clean, but the wind is getting up. Sunday afternoon stays similar, dropping to 4ft with the same wind.
Monday the 3rd morning is still rideable with 4ft and a 14-second period, but that NNW wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-offshore, making it a bit of a fight. The energy is still moderate (729).
Then things go south. From Monday afternoon through to Thursday the 6th, the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore and picks up. Monday afternoon has a 7ft WSW swell hitting with a 19 mph cross-on wind – that’s kite territory. The energy is very strong (2379). Tuesday the 4th is a write-off with 8ft and a 25 mph onshore SW wind. Total mess. Wednesday and Thursday stay onshore with dropping swell. Not worth paddling.
We get a break on Friday, August 7th. The morning sees a 4ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a light N cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph. The energy is strong (1029). This is a standout. The forecast says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Friday afternoon stays clean with a 4ft swell and a 3 mph N wind. Very good.
Saturday the 8th is a letdown. The swell is 4ft at 15 seconds, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore, which will chop the surface. The energy is moderate (595). Not the best.
Sunday the 9th is a real highlight. The wind swings to the NE, blowing 16 mph offshore. The swell is 4ft at 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate (717). The afternoon is even better, same 4ft, 14-second swell, with that moderate offshore wind. The forecast says “very good surf conditions.” This is the other standout – clean, lined-up waves.
From Monday the 10th onwards, the wind goes nuts. Monday brings a near gale from the NNW at 31 mph, with a 7ft WSW swell. The energy is huge (1902), but it’s a washing machine. Tuesday the 11th is even worse, with 8ft SW swell and 37 mph winds. The energy is very strong (3204). Expert-only at best, and honestly, not fun.
The rest of the second week is a mess of strong winds and onshore conditions. Wednesday the 12th, Thursday the 13th, and Friday the 14th are all blown out with strong cross or cross-onshore winds and dropping swell. Saturday the 15th has some 6ft SW swell with a 25 mph cross-offshore, but the energy is still very strong (2143). It’s clean, but the wind is just too strong for a good session.
If you’re picking the best of the bunch, it’s Friday the 7th for the clean, quality groundswell with a light breeze, and Sunday the 9th for the consistent offshore winds and fun sized waves. The rest of the time, you’re fighting the wind.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
324 | 314 | 228 | 249 | 1087 | 1449 | 1137 | 897 | 696 | 528 | 2379 | 1498 | 1279 | 759 | 437 | 212 | 227 | 273 | 206 | 498 | 734 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:25PM2.00m | 1:02AM1.72m | 2:01PM2.07m | 1:53AM1.80m | 2:34PM2.13m | 2:38AM1.88m | 3:04PM2.16m | 3:20AM1.96m | 3:34PM2.17m | 4:02AM2.03m | 4:04PM2.17m | 4:44AM2.08m | 4:36PM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:32PM0.90m | 7:21AM0.45m | 8:12PM0.77m | 8:03AM0.44m | 8:47PM0.63m | 8:42AM0.45m | 9:20PM0.51m | 9:20AM0.49m | 9:53PM0.39m | 9:58AM0.54m | 10:27PM0.28m | 10:37AM0.61m | 11:04PM0.19m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SSW 18 | — | WSW 13 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
324 | 314 | 228 | 187 | 1087 | 1449 | 1137 | 897 | 696 | 528 | — | 30 | — | 229 | 290 | 212 | 77 | 273 | 167 | 498 | 734 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | WSW 11 |
18 | 62 | 60 | 249 | 64 | — | — | — | 38 | 154 | — | — | — | — | 130 | 186 | 162 | 246 | 206 | — | 218 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 20 | S 20 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 8 | — | — |
— | 8 | 7 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 49 | 227 | 30 | 32 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | N 3 | WNW 4 | WSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | — | — | SW 5 | — | W 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 47 | 2379 | 1498 | 1279 | 759 | 437 | — | — | 23 | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 90 | 101 | 90 | 87 | 109 | 86 | 78 | 90 | 78 | 18 | 17 | 0 |
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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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