Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Anzacs over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, it’s a mess. Friday the 3rd of July is a total wipeout – we’ve got a near gale from the west at 31 mph cross-onshore and a blown-out 11.5 ft SW swell that’s too big and wild to even think about. Wave energy is pumping at 6690, but with that wind, you’re not surfing. Saturday the 4th is more of the same – onshore SW winds at 19 mph keep things poor, even though the swell drops a bit to 6.9–7.5 ft. Don’t bother.

Sunday the 5th is where it starts to shift. The morning brings a clean cross-off wind from the ESE at 12 mph, and a solid 7.5 ft SW groundswell with a long 17-second period rolling in. Wave energy is strong at 4835. The surf is still marginal – tide might be a factor – but for the first time, it looks rideable. By the afternoon, the wind backs off a touch but the swell drops a little, still clean. Worth a paddle if you’re keen.

Monday the 6th of July is the morning to circle. We’ve got light NNE winds at 6 mph blowing offshore, and a clean 3.6 ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period. Wave energy is moderate at 547, but the conditions are nearly perfect – glassy, clean lines. This is the kind of morning that makes it all worth it. Water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises.

Tuesday the 7th keeps the good run going. Light northerlies at 6 mph with a cross-off component, and a 3.0–3.3 ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. Energy reads 515, moderate. The surf is clean, the sets are well-spaced, and paddling out is easy between them. Another solid day for intermediates – small but quality.

Wednesday the 8th sees a slight step up in size to 3.6–5.2 ft as the swell period pushes to 18 seconds. The wind is N at 12 mph, still cross-off and clean in the morning. Wave energy jumps to 1341, so there’s more push. By the afternoon, it goes cross-shore from the NW at 9 mph, which brings a little cross-chop. Still rideable, but morning is the pick.

Thursday the 9th turns sour again – a moderate cross-onshore from the west at 16 mph and choppy conditions kill the quality. The swell is 3.3–3.6 ft, but with the wind on it, it’s not worth it. Friday the 10th is similar: moderate cross-shore wind and cross-chop, with 4.6–5.2 ft of SW swell. Morning is marginal at best.

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are a bust – strong winds from the NNW and west at 25–28 mph make a mess. The swell is small, 3.0–3.6 ft, and with that much wind, even the clean periods are blown out. Skip it.

Monday the 13th of July starts rough with a choppy 2.0 ft swell in the morning, but the afternoon brings a surprise: a 6.9 ft SW groundswell with a 19-second period and 3086 energy, with a moderate cross-shore from the WNW at 12 mph. Marginal with some cross-chop, but for the size and period, a few waves could be had if you pick your spot.

Tuesday the 14th has a clean 5.9 ft SW swell in the morning with a strong 28 mph cross-off wind from the NNW. That’s a lot of wind – clean but tricky, with wave energy at 2011. By afternoon, the wind picks up to 31 mph near gale force, and 6.9 ft of swell becomes too messy to enjoy.

Wednesday the 15th is big but brutal – 11.5 ft SSW swell with fresh onshore winds from the SW at 19–25 mph. Wave energy is massive at 8751, but this is for experts only, and even then, the wind will make it a fight.

Thursday the 16th is marginal at best – a gentle 9 mph cross-onshore from the west and a 7.5 ft SW swell with 4210 energy. The wind is light enough to keep it fairly choppy but not totally blown out. Friday the 17th offers a clean cross-off from the NNW at 19 mph with a 4.6 ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds – moderate energy at 1171, but the wind is fresh, so expect a bumpy ride.

Saturday the 18th of July is the last call in the window – a moderate NNE cross-off at 16 mph and a 4.3 ft SW swell with 14-second period. Clean, small, but energy is weak at 742. It’s a paddler’s day.

Overall, the best windows are the morning of Monday

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