Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are a write-off, so don’t bother paddling out until Friday. The real standout is Friday morning, and Saturday morning isn’t far behind. After that, we’ve got a few more clean windows but nothing as pure as that first hit.

The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Let’s get into it.

Wednesday and Thursday are a complete no-go. Onshore wind, big messy swell, and the energy is massive – 8859 on Wednesday morning and 5506 in the arvo – but it’s all blown out. Thursday morning still has 8ft SW swell at 17 seconds, but it’s onshore and messy. A beginner would get eaten alive.

Friday, 11th September, is where it kicks off. The morning is the pick of the whole forecast. Anzacs is a very consistent spot, exposed to SW, and that’s exactly what’s coming. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell, long and powerful. The wind is glassy, no wind at all. It’s clean, moderate wave energy (1123), and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The long period swell will be lining up nicely at a point or reef, but at a beach break it might close out a bit. Still, for the crew that know what they’re doing, this is the one. Crowds are possible here sometimes.

Saturday morning, 12th September, is another beauty. A 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, light offshore wind from the north, clean conditions. The energy is moderate (1384), and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so get out early.

Sunday, 13th September, drops off a bit. 4ft SW swell, 15 seconds, but the wind picks up to 15 mph. It’s clean, but not the quality of the weekend. The energy is low (614). Still a chance for a fun session if you’re keen.

Monday, 14th September, is poor. Small swell, strong wind. Skip it.

Tuesday, 15th September, looks average. The morning has 8ft SW swell at 12 seconds, but it’s onshore and messy. The afternoon jumps to 10ft at 13 seconds with 4622 energy, but again, onshore. That’s big, powerful, but blown out. Only for the brave.

Wednesday, 16th September, has a nice session in the morning. 6ft SW swell, 14 seconds, light offshore wind, clean. The energy is moderate (1363). It’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon returns to onshore conditions.

Thursday, 17th September, is cross-shore and chop. Not great.

Friday, 18th September, is marginal. A 5ft SW swell, 14 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore. The morning is a bit choppy, the afternoon is onshore but light. A possible sneaky session if you’re desperate.

Saturday, 19th September, is poor. Strong wind, small swell.

Sunday, 20th September, has a bit of a kick in the afternoon. 10ft WSW swell at 12 seconds, 4090 energy, but it’s cross-offshore with a fresh breeze. The swell is big, but the wind is howling. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

Monday, 21st September, is onshore and messy. Big swell, but no quality.

Tuesday, 22nd September, has a 7ft SW swell at 16 seconds, light cross-on breeze. Marginal. The energy is moderate (2087). The afternoon is onshore again.

Wednesday, 23rd September, is cross-shore and chop. Not worth it.

Thursday, 24th September, is poor. Onshore, and the swell is dropping.

So, the best on offer is hands down Friday morning, 11th September, at Anzacs. Glassy, 5ft SW groundswell, clean. If you miss that, Saturday morning is a solid second pick. After that, it’s a waiting game for the next clean window.

Rusty.

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