
Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 9,627 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board and listen up. Rusty here with the outlook for Anzacs. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, but we've got a couple of days that are going to be absolute crackers. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so don't expect any surprises when you jump in.
The first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 5th is a no-go, with a strong breeze making a mess of things. Sunday and Monday are onshore and lumpy, so save your energy. We start seeing a glimmer of hope on Tuesday the 8th with a light breeze and a long-period 18-second swell. The swell's only 3ft, but that long period (18 seconds) has some serious energy behind it – we're talking a combined energy of 1074. It's a clean, glassy morning, making it a decent option for a quiet, intermediate session, though the tide will be a factor.
Now, Wednesday the 9th afternoon is a weird one. We've got a massive 12ft swell hammering in, with a very long period of 19 seconds and combined energy of 16412. But the wind is fresh and cross-on, and frankly, that size is just too much for this spot. It's for the absolute experts only, and even then, you'd be a bit mad. I’d skip it.
Then we hit our main event. Saturday morning the 12th is the standout. The wind goes glassy – dead calm – and we've got a solid 7ft groundswell (18-second period) rolling in from the SW. The combined energy is a beefy 2868. This is “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” territory. The sets will be clean as a whistle, the waves will have proper shape and power. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but it's for the experienced crew only; that 7ft swell is going to have some punch.
Sunday the 13th morning is another beauty, though a little smaller. Clean 6ft swell with a cross-off breeze and a combined energy of 1344. It won't be as powerful as Saturday, but it will still be a fantastic session.
After that, things taper off. The following week is smaller and more inconsistent. Monday the 14th and the weekend of the 19th offer some clean, small waves for longboards, but nothing to get too worked up about. There's a decent gap of a few days there from the 15th to the 17th where the surf is tiny and not worth paddling out for.
So, to sum it up: don't get wet this weekend. The one to aim for is Saturday the 12th for a glassy, powerful session. Sunday the 13th is your backup. After that, it's small and clean for the cruisers later in the second week.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2384 | 1456 | 1096 | 2859 | 641 | 1163 | 772 | 695 | 161 | 604 | 540 | 663 | 1194 | 3978 | 9627 | 5756 | 4334 | 3096 | 2241 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:10AM2.22m | 4:49PM2.16m | 5:58AM2.14m | 5:32PM2.11m | 6:53AM2.05m | 6:23PM2.02m | 7:55AM1.95m | 7:26PM1.92m | 9:06AM1.90m | 8:45PM1.84m | 10:19AM1.90m | 10:14PM1.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:39PM0.04m | 11:01AM0.70m | 11:22PM0.06m | 11:46AM0.79m | 00:12AM0.12m | 12:37PM0.89m | 1:08AM0.23m | 1:40PM0.96m | 2:15AM0.34m | 2:58PM0.97m | 3:31AM0.44m | 4:20PM0.89m | |||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | 8 | 4 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
2384 | 1456 | 1096 | — | 641 | 1163 | 51 | 341 | 161 | 604 | 473 | 380 | 1194 | 799 | 9627 | 5756 | 4334 | 3096 | 2241 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | WSW 15 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | — | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | — | SSW 18 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 100 | — | 71 | 71 | 246 | 540 | 663 | — | 160 | 419 | — | 540 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | S 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 9 | 38 | 61 | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 9 | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 16 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — |
27 | 42 | 74 | 2859 | 449 | — | 772 | 695 | 123 | — | — | — | 45 | 3978 | 6366 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 378 | 444 | 259 | 86 | 18 | 90 | 309 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 90 | 562 | 1472 | 90 | 90 | 322 | 7 |
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Information about the Anzacs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Anzacs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anzacs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anzacs surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Anzacs) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Anzacs may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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