Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,950 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 16s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for the next couple of weeks.
We're looking at a pretty slow start with a few small, clean windows but the surf is just too weak to get excited about. The real story is the second week, when a solid groundswell cranks up. The water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is about 2°F warmer than usual for this time of year – a bit of a bonus, you'll feel that.
The first decent chance comes on Friday, August 23rd in the afternoon. The swell is small at 5ft from the SW, but the wind drops to next to nothing from the NW, making it glassy clean. The combined energy is moderate (1107), and the crowd factor is sometimes, so you might have a few mates out. It's only a 3/5 rated option, but with that light wind, it'll be the most fun you'll have all week if you're on a log.
After that, we hit a dry patch. The morning of Monday, August 26th is a write-off with a messy 10ft SW swell and onshore winds – that's kitesurfing territory, not for paddling. Things stay poor through Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Then the real deal shows up. Friday, August 28th is the standout. The afternoon brings a 8ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 17 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the N. The combined energy is massive (3088), and the break is clean. This is a big, powerful swell at a very consistent spot, so it's for experienced surfers only. The 5/5 rating says it all.
The next morning, Saturday, August 29th, is still excellent for experienced surfers with a 8ft SW swell and clean conditions from the ENE. The energy is still strong at 2027. It's a solid follow-up.
Sunday, August 30th sees a slight shift – a 6ft SSW swell with clean offshore winds from the NNE. The break is clean, and the energy is strong (1241). It's a great option for a Sunday session.
Monday, August 31st is another cracker. The morning is glassy again with a 7ft SSW groundswell, a very long period of 16 seconds, and a massive energy reading of 3342. Again, this is big and powerful – only for the competent.
Things ease off as we head into September. Tuesday, September 1st and Wednesday, September 2nd mornings both offer clean, small waves around 3ft with a long period, but the energy is only moderate (between 300 and 500). They're good for a small board or a longboard, but nothing to write home about.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 134 | 114 | 113 | 147 | 468 | 869 | 1624 | 3879 | 3695 | 1855 | 1107 | 1075 | 1055 | 590 | 565 | 786 | 710 | 537 | 355 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:54AM2.11m | 4:41PM2.13m | 5:34AM2.03m | 5:13PM2.04m | 6:15AM1.93m | 5:46PM1.94m | 6:59AM1.84m | 6:22PM1.84m | 7:52AM1.75m | 7:03PM1.74m | 8:56AM1.70m | 7:58PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:32PM0.18m | 10:46AM0.66m | 11:09PM0.23m | 11:22AM0.77m | 11:45PM0.31m | 11:58AM0.88m | 00:23AM0.40m | 12:38PM0.99m | 1:06AM0.48m | 1:26PM1.09m | 1:57AM0.56m | 2:31PM1.17m | 2:59AM0.62m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 134 | 114 | 113 | 147 | 468 | 869 | 1624 | 2102 | 2094 | 1855 | 1107 | 1075 | 1055 | 590 | 565 | 51 | 710 | 537 | 325 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | WSW 9 | SW 17 | SW 18 | WSW 7 | SW 19 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | S 21 | SW 20 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 17 | 30 | 106 | 111 | 66 | 129 | — | — | — | 15 | 437 | — | — | 9 | 15 | — | 50 | 214 | 355 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 114 | — | — | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 7 | W 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 13 | 39 | 25 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 3879 | 3695 | — | — | 1 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 786 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 78 | 7 | 13 | 24 | 86 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 78 | 7 | 17 | 94 | 106 |
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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).
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