Anzacs Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.54° S 145.33° E

Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anzacs sea temperature is
13.4° C
0.9° 

Anzacs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Anzacs surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,262 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s 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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our region.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. We’re talking Wednesday the 19th through Friday the 21st – the wind is howling from the north and northwest, and the swell is getting chopped up. You’d be better off staying on the beach. The water temp is sitting at a pretty average 56°F for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday the 23rd. The afternoon at Anzacs is looking like a gem. The wind drops to glassy – zero wind – and we’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the southwest with a period of 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, packed with energy (1339 combined swell energy). The water will be clean, the waves will have some push, and it’s going to be a great session for experienced surfers. This is the standout of the whole forecast period. The only downside is that it’s a very consistent spot, so expect a few other paddlers out there.

After that Sunday high, we’re back into a bit of a lull. Monday and Tuesday are marginal at best with cross-shore winds and messy conditions. The swell drops off, and the energy levels are low.

Now, looking further ahead into the second week, there’s something promising brewing for the very end of the month. On Monday the 31st of August, we’ve got light offshore winds from the north-northeast and a clean 2ft swell from the southwest, but with a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s a classic groundswell. The energy is moderate (472 combined swell energy), but the wind will be perfect for lining up those waves at Anzacs. It’s a smaller day, but it’ll be clean.

The absolute best of the long-range stuff is on Tuesday the 1st of September. Morning session: light offshore wind from the north-northeast, and a 5ft swell from the southwest with a 15-second period. The energy is climbing (972 combined swell energy), and the forecast is for “very good surf conditions.” This is the one to circle on the calendar. Get ready for some clean, powerful waves.

Finally, Wednesday the 2nd of September morning has glassy conditions again with a 4ft southwest swell, but it’s a smaller, cleaner day to finish off the run.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a bust. The big winner is Sunday the 23rd afternoon – glassy, solid, and powerful. The backup is the Tuesday the 1st of September morning. Everything else is a bit of a gamble or just small.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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SW
14
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14
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0.6
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1.7
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1.7
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1.2
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1.2
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0.9
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11
1.3
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
206
145
171
114
157
147
468
472
1567
1958
1871
1661
1033
1339
954
581
434
479
213
520
528
Wind (km/h)
35
N
35
N
30
NNW
25
NW
20
WNW
25
NW
25
WNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
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15
WNW
20
NW
0
WSW
20
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30
NNW
25
NW
10
SSW
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
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Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-on
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cross
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High Tide
4:07PM2.20m
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
10:08AM0.55m
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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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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