Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,084 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 10AM (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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. 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 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I've got a good look at what's coming up for Anzacs. This spot is your go-to for the next couple of weeks, and it's a very consistent little setup that's exposed to the SW. The water's sitting at about 56°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The run kicks off this Sunday, August 16th, and the morning is where it's at. We're looking at a clean 4ft SW swell with a solid 14-second period – that's proper groundswell, nice and lined up. The wind is glassy, barely a breath from the NNE, and the combined energy reading is a decent 726 (moderate). The whole thing is set up for a ripping session. The afternoon, though, gets a bit cross-on from the SSE, so it's a morning mission for sure. Monday, August 17th, is another cracker of a morning with clean 4ft SW swell (14 seconds) and a light cross-off breeze from the ENE.
Tuesday, August 18th, is a standout. Morning glass-off conditions with a light offshore from the NE, and a clean 4ft SW swell (14 seconds). The energy is up to 814 (moderate), meaning the sets will have some push. This is the pick of the early week – clean, easy paddling, and the waves will be holding their shape beautifully. It's a gem for an intermediate and a great option for a quiet session; crowds are possible here, so the early morning is your best bet.
From Wednesday, August 19th, through to Friday, August 21st, the surf drops right off. We're looking at tiny, weak waves (2ft to 3ft) and the energy readings are down in the low hundreds (206 to 913). It's not worth paddling out for. The wind is messy, and the swell is just too small. That's a solid three-day gap of nothing to write home about.
Then things get a bit wild. Saturday, August 22nd, we get a hammering – 8ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but the wind is howling onshore at 18 mph and the energy is a massive 2925 (strong). It's a washing machine. This is strictly for the experts only, and even then, it's going to be a battle. Sunday and Monday, August 23rd and 24th, stay big (7ft to 8ft) with strong cross-winds. The setup is looking more like a kite session than a paddle surf. The breaks are going to be blown out and lumpy.
The second week shapes up with a bit of hope. Wednesday, August 26th, we see a return to cleaner conditions. A 4ft SW swell (12 seconds) with a cross-off breeze from the E – that's a solid morning for a surf. The real standout, though, looks to be Thursday, August 27th. The morning brings a 4ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period and a light cross-off breeze from the NNE. The energy is a punchy 1683 (strong). This is proper groundswell, and for a reef or point setup, it will be a thing of beauty. The waves will have long, steep walls, though the sets might be a bit inconsistent with that long period. The afternoon bumps up to 6ft, but the wind shifts to a light cross. The morning is the window.
Friday, August 28th, still has some size (6ft) and a clean cross-off wind, but the energy is a bit lower. The weekend, August 29th and 30th, ends on a good note – a clean 3ft to 4ft SW swell, with light winds again. It's a solid finish to the run.
So, for the best on offer, pin Tuesday, August 18th morning for that clean, fun, medium swell. And keep a close eye on Thursday, August 27th morning – that long-period groundswell with clean winds could be the session of the forecast if you're into that proper, pushy, lined-up surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
726 | 650 | 632 | 614 | 931 | 715 | 528 | 398 | 339 | 206 | 186 | 134 | 147 | 153 | 295 | 365 | 516 | 2465 | 2925 | 2350 | 2548 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 2:16PM2.26m | 2:40AM2.16m | 2:55PM2.27m | 3:29AM2.18m | 3:32PM2.25m | 4:13AM2.16m | 4:07PM2.20m | 4:54AM2.11m | 4:41PM2.13m | 5:34AM2.03m | 5:13PM2.04m | 6:15AM1.93m | 5:46PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31PM0.32m | 8:45AM0.37m | 9:14PM0.22m | 9:28AM0.45m | 9:54PM0.17m | 10:08AM0.55m | 10:32PM0.18m | 10:46AM0.66m | 11:09PM0.23m | 11:22AM0.77m | 11:45PM0.31m | 11:58AM0.88m | 00:23AM0.40m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 16 |
726 | 650 | 632 | 614 | 931 | 715 | 528 | 398 | 339 | 206 | 186 | 134 | 147 | 153 | 295 | 169 | 516 | — | — | — | 2548 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | SW 19 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 21 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 125 | — | 2 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 55 | 97 | 69 | 242 | 149 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | S 18 | WSW 6 | — | SW 19 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 161 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 24 | 12 | — | 365 | 248 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — | ESE 5 | NE 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | — |
— | — | 3 | 10 | 19 | 5 | — | 11 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2465 | 2925 | 2350 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 77 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 90 | 90 | 101 | 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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