Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 8,074 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s 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 (Sep 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period. 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 (Sep 09) at 10PM. 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break this one down. We’ve only got one spot in the mix for this whole stretch, and it’s a rollercoaster of big, long-period SW groundswell versus onshore wind over the next couple of weeks.
The main feature is a long-period SW groundswell that arrives mid-week, with combined wave energy hitting very high levels (5792). The water is sitting at about 57°F, which is roughly a degree warmer than average for this time of year — nothing wild, just a bit of extra warmth in the water.
The first few days are a total loss for clean waves. Wednesday and Thursday (the 9th and 10th) have strong onshore winds hammering right into the swell, so the ocean is a mess.
Friday morning, 11 September, the light goes green. The swell is still a solid 6 ft from the SW with a very long 15-second period. The wind turns glassy from the west — barely a breath. Combined energy is still strong (1229). This is excellent quality, but it’s for experienced surfers only. The afternoon picks up an onshore breeze, so the morning is key.
Saturday morning, 12 September, is another cracker. Same long-period SW swell at 6 ft and 16 seconds, but with a clean cross-offshore N breeze. Combined energy is 1513. Great shape, good power — another one for the crew who can handle it.
After Saturday’s afternoon session, the swell fades fast through Sunday and Monday. Wave energy drops below 700, and even though the wind stays clean, the power is gone.
A big pulse of SW swell returns Tuesday the 15th, with heights around 7 ft to 8 ft and combined energy bouncing back (1747). But the wind is straight onshore from the SW again, so you’re looking at a fight with chop. Skip it.
Wednesday morning, 16 September, is your best bet for the second week. A 6 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, paired with a light cross-offshore NNW wind. Combined energy is 1135. Clean and punchy — an excellent window for experienced surfers.
After that, the swell hangs around but loses quality. The 22nd and 23rd have some 4 ft to 4 ft swell with glassy or clean morning conditions — good for a relaxed session.
The standout windows are Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th, with Wednesday the 16th as a solid backup. Those are the mornings to set the alarm for.
Anzacs can draw a crowd sometimes, so getting in early is your best bet for a quieter peak.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5419 | 6323 | 3334 | 2612 | 1719 | 1229 | 1540 | 1852 | 1513 | 1216 | 906 | 606 | 595 | 365 | 265 | 176 | 1115 | 1539 | 1668 | 1343 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:45PM1.84m | 10:19AM1.90m | 10:14PM1.84m | 11:23AM1.95m | 11:35PM1.92m | 12:17PM2.02m | 00:41AM2.04m | 1:04PM2.08m | 1:36AM2.14m | 1:45PM2.13m | 2:23AM2.22m | 2:23PM2.15m | 3:05AM2.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:31AM0.44m | 4:20PM0.89m | 4:47AM0.48m | 5:32PM0.73m | 5:55AM0.49m | 6:30PM0.55m | 6:53AM0.49m | 7:19PM0.37m | 7:43AM0.49m | 8:02PM0.24m | 8:26AM0.51m | 8:42PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 373 | 6323 | 3334 | 2612 | 1719 | 1229 | 1540 | 1852 | 1513 | 1216 | 906 | 606 | 595 | 365 | 265 | 176 | — | 208 | 1668 | 1343 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | SW 20 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 454 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | 15 | 16 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 10 | SW 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 5419 | 5122 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1115 | 1539 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1510 | 90 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 32 | 12 | 87 | 90 | 839 | 18 | 17 |
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