Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Anzacs.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year – nothing wild there. The next few days are pretty average, to be honest. Saturday and Sunday are a write-off with cross-onshore winds and choppy, poor surf. You’d be better off staying home or doing something else. The swell’s there, around 4ft to 5ft from the SW, but the wind’s just wrecking it.

We start to see a glimmer on Monday morning (August 31st). Still only marginal – winds are cross-onshore and it’s a bit lumpy – but the afternoon cleans up a bit. By Monday afternoon, the wind swings onshore light from the SW at 6 mph, and the period stretches to 15 seconds. That’s a nice long groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (1261). It’s not a standout, but it’s the first half-decent window.

Tuesday (September 1st) is frustrating. Clean conditions with cross-offshore winds from the NNW at 22 mph, and the swell’s still around 4ft to 4ft from the SW with a long 15-16 second period. It looks clean, but the score’s low – the swell’s just a bit weak for this exposed break. A tease more than a goer.

Wednesday (2nd) gets messy again. The morning is a no-go with a 6ft SW swell and choppy cross-on winds. The combined energy jumps to 2407, but the wind’s bad. Afternoon is a bit better with onshore wind and a 5ft, 15-second SW swell – still only marginal.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday (3rd) afternoon sees a 10ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second period and a combined energy of 4800. That’s strong wave energy. But the wind is cross-shore at 16 mph, creating a lumpy cross-chop. It’s only marginal. For experienced surfers, there’ll be some size, but it won’t be clean. Friday (4th) is cleaner with cross-offshore NNW winds, but the swell drops back to 6-6ft – okay, but not special.

Saturday (5th) is a blowout. Strong cross-onshore winds at 25-28 mph with a 10ft SW swell. That’s messy, dangerous, and honestly, it’s more of a kiteboarding day than a paddle surf day. Stay out of the water.

Sunday (6th) cleans up nicely. Cross-offshore NNW wind at 12-16 mph, and the swell builds through the day. Morning is 5ft from the SW (14s, 930 energy – moderate) and the afternoon jumps to 10ft from the SW (13s, 2636 energy). The afternoon is the better session – clean, punchy, but that 10ft is getting big for beginners. Intermediates and up will enjoy it.

Now, here’s the standout for the whole outlook. Monday morning, September 7th. The wind is cross-offshore from the NNW at 19 mph, the swell is 12ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 5815. The guidance says it’s wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. That’s a big wave day, and only for experts. If you’re comfortable on a 12ft+ clean groundswell with that long period, this is the one. It’s the best on offer. But be warned – the afternoon turns to crap with strong cross-on winds, so get it in the morning.

Tuesday (8th) is a write-off with gale-force onshore winds and big messy surf. Wednesday (9th) is still poor with fresh onshore winds. Thursday (10th) morning is another big one – 13ft from the WSW, 16-second period, and a combined energy of 11147. That’s very strong wave energy. Again, the wind is cross-offshore and clean, but the guidance says it’s too big for this break. Only for the most experienced, and even then, it’s a serious commitment. Afternoon gets cross-onshore and choppy.

Friday (11th) morning cleans up with cross-offshore winds and a 6ft, 16-second SW swell – a more manageable size, but still marginal. Saturday (12th) morning is the last decent window. Cross-offshore wind from the NNW at 9 mph, 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is 1000 – moderate. The guidance calls it excellent for experienced surfers. Clean, small, and tidy. A nice way to finish the run if you want a gentler session.

After that, Sunday (13th) is a no-go with gale-force winds and rain.

So, the one true standout is Monday September 7th morning for experts, and Thursday September 10th morning as a backup for the very brave. The rest is average or poor. Get on it if you’re keen, but don’t expect much else.

Rusty.

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