Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’re in for a rough start, plain and simple. The first few days are a write-off with strong winds and messy, blown-out conditions. You can forget about any decent waves until the weekend, and even then, it’s not a barnstormer. The real standout window is a bit further out, so keep your patience.

Alright, let’s break it down.

Anzacs is our only spot on the radar. The first few days from Tuesday the 28th through to Thursday the 30th are a total mess. We’ve got strong onshore and cross-shore winds pushing in, with the wave energy (445–5205) being completely wasted by the wind. The swell is there, peaking at 12 ft from the SW on Wednesday the 29th with a period of 16 seconds, but with a near gale blowing on it, it’s just a washing machine. Not worth paddling out for.

Friday the 31st is only marginal. The swell drops to 4 ft, and though the wind lightens up, it’s still cross-onshore. The energy is weak (443), and the conditions are only just surfable if you’re desperate.

The standout window kicks off on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning is looking clean. The wind shifts to a light cross-offshore from the N, and the swell is a small 2 ft from the SW. But the real story is the period: 18 seconds. That’s a proper long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate (473). While it’s small, it’ll be glassy and clean. The best part of the day will be the afternoon though, as the swell bumps up to 4 ft with the same period, and light cross-offshore winds keep it clean. The wave energy jumps to 1124. It’s not huge, but it’ll be the best quality surf of the weekend, with good shape. The water is about average for this time of year, so no major surprises there.

Sunday morning the 2nd gets a bit messier as the wind picks up, so Saturday is your clear winner for the early part of the week.

Now, look ahead to Thursday the 6th of August. The morning session is a real gem. The wind is light and offshore from the NE, barely a breath. The swell is 4 ft from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds, and the energy is moderate (604). The conditions are clean, and the wave quality is set to be very good. This is a solid pick for a mid-week dawny.

Then, Friday the 7th of August is looking like the absolute best on offer. The afternoon is a stand-out. The wind is glassy, from the SSE at just 3 mph. The swell is a modest 2 ft, but the period is a massive 23 seconds from the SW. That’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate (1017). For a spot like this, that long period will mean well-shaped, powerful lines, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be a treat. This is your best bet for a clean, classic session, but it’s a week away, so keep an eye on the forecast.

The second week has a couple of other moments. Monday the 10th of August afternoon sees a massive pulse of swell, 13 ft from the WSW, with a period of 14 seconds. The wave energy is huge (10749). However, this is way too big for this spot. It’s advised that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so this is for experts only, and even then, it’s on the edge. The wind is offshore, but the sheer size will be intimidating.

From there, the run ends with strong onshore winds and big, messy swell from the 11th onwards, so don’t bother.

Overall, the best surf is on Saturday the 1st of August and the absolute standout is Friday the 7th of August in the afternoon. That glassy, long-period swell is something to get excited about. Crowds are possible at Anzacs, so you might have some company.

Rusty.

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