Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Anzacs.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Thursday’s not worth paddling out for, with a weak, messy 2ft to 2ft southwest swell and cross-shore winds. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing to complain about there.

Now, Friday afternoon is where things start to get interesting. That swell bumps up to a clean 5ft from the southwest, and the wind goes glassy from the southeast. That’s the kind of session you dream about – clean faces, long period groundswell at 15 seconds. The energy’s moderate to strong (1053), so there’s some punch behind it. This is a standout. Anzacs is a very consistent spot, and it’s exposed to the southwest, so it’ll be working. Crowds are possible here, so get out early.

Saturday and Sunday get blown out by strong northerly winds, and the swell drops. Monday brings a bigger pulse – 8ft on Monday afternoon – but it’s got a strong cross-shore breeze and a cross-chop. That’s more of a battle than a treat. The energy is massive (5858), so there’s plenty of power, but it’s messy.

The middle of the week gets ugly. Tuesday through to the following Monday we’ve got a solid run of big, powerful swell – over 8ft and up to 12ft on the 13th – but it’s all accompanied by strong onshore or cross-onshore winds. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a mess. The energy readings are huge (over 7000), but the wind is just ruining it. Honestly, for a couple of those days, it looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one.

The end of the run is the real hidden gem. From Monday the 17th afternoon through to Wednesday the 19th, we’ve got glassy or light offshore conditions, a clean 4ft to 5ft southwest swell, and very long period energy (15-17 seconds). The energy readings are moderate to strong (up to 1028), and the waves will be clean and lined up. Wednesday the 19th afternoon is the absolute best of the bunch – glassy, calm, 5ft, 15 seconds. That’s a perfect session for experienced surfers. Crowds are possible, but with that quality, it’ll be worth it.

If you’re planning ahead, the 17th through the 19th are the ones to circle. The earlier window on Friday afternoon is also a solid bet, but the long-range stuff is promising but a little less certain. No matter what, there’s good surf to be had.

Rusty.

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