Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 8,611 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 (Sep 06) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s heading our way for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a stretch of solid SW groundswell on the cards, but the wind is going to be the big player in how good it actually gets. The energy is there, but we’ll have to pick our moments.
First up, we’re looking at a bit of a slow start. Tuesday the 1st has a clean 4ft SW swell rolling in with a very long 16-second period, but that fresh NNW breeze is blowing cross-offshore which keeps it a bit ragged. The combined energy is moderate (853), but the quality isn’t quite there for a standout. Wednesday the 2nd sees the swell bumping up to 5ft to 6ft (SW), period still a solid 16 seconds, and the energy jumps into the moderate range (1400–1613). However, the wind swings to a cross-on westerly, making things choppy and messy. Not the one.
Thursday the 3rd gets serious with the swell, hitting 8ft to 10ft from the SW, but a strong WSW wind of 25 mph rips across it. The combined energy is strong (2322–3278), but the conditions are poor – strong cross-onshore and messy. This is big and ugly, really only for the hardcore if you can find shelter. Friday the 4th cleans up a bit. The swell is still a chunky 8ft to 8ft from the SW, period is 15–16 seconds, and the wind turns cross-offshore from the NNW. The energy is strong (2567–3023) and the waves are clean, but it’s still a solid size. For experienced surfers, this is where the week starts to look interesting, though the quality is still just on the edge of marginal.
Saturday the 5th is a write-off for surfing. The swell is pumping 10ft to 12ft, but a screaming 28 mph cross-shore to cross-onshore wind just destroys it. The energy is very strong (3175–4574), but the conditions are pure chaos – messy, lumpy, and dangerous. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.
Now, here’s where it gets good. Sunday the 6th is your standout. The swell drops slightly to 7ft to 8ft from the SW, still packing a 15–16 second period, with strong energy (2094–3589). The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the NNW, and by Sunday afternoon it’s down to a light 6 mph breeze. The report calls for excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This is the one. Clean, powerful SW groundswell with that long period, and the wind is going to let it set up beautifully. If you can handle the size, this is the session to aim for. Crowds are only “sometimes” an issue at Anzacs, so you might find a bit of company but nothing crazy. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so a steamer is fine.
Monday the 7th offers a change of pace. The swell drops right back to a tiny 3ft to 4ft, but the wind goes glassy in the morning. The energy is low (374), but it’ll be super clean and fun for a log or a fish. A nice recovery session.
After that, the window gets tricky. We have a big pulse of SW swell hitting around Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th, with waves up to 12ft and period stretching to 17–18 seconds. The energy is very strong (4280–6328), but the wind is back on it from the WSW at 16–22 mph, making for poor, lumpy conditions. Not a goer.
Things settle down from the 10th onwards. The swell holds in the 7ft to 8ft range with 15–17 second periods, and the wind is lighter and more variable. Friday the 11th looks promising: a 8ft SW swell, 17-second period, with a light offshore N wind. The energy is strong (3289) and the conditions are clean. This is your second standout, about a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.
The second week sees the swell slowly backing off. The 12th has a 5ft to 6ft SW swell with moderate energy (1092–1237) but a fresh NNW wind. The 13th drops further to 4ft, then a new pulse on the 13th afternoon pushes back up to 7ft, but the wind goes onshore. The last few days of the forecast, from the 14th to the 16th, the swell is small (4ft to 5ft) and the wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore, making for poor conditions. The energy is low (432–704). Not worth getting excited about.
So, to wrap it up: your best bets are Sunday the 6th for a proper, clean, powerful SW groundswell, and keep your eye on Friday the 11th for another quality window. The rest is a mix of too much wind or too little swell.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, strong winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri night, light winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1502 | 853 | 648 | 535 | 1185 | 1613 | 1638 | 2293 | 3278 | 3760 | 3023 | 2567 | 1719 | 3175 | 4574 | 8611 | 3589 | 2094 | 904 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:21AM2.06m | 2:30PM2.13m | 3:02AM2.16m | 3:02PM2.17m | 3:44AM2.23m | 3:35PM2.19m | 4:26AM2.25m | 4:11PM2.19m | 5:10AM2.22m | 4:49PM2.16m | 5:58AM2.14m | 5:32PM2.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:24AM0.50m | 8:46PM0.30m | 9:03AM0.51m | 9:21PM0.17m | 9:42AM0.55m | 9:58PM0.08m | 10:20AM0.61m | 10:39PM0.04m | 11:01AM0.70m | 11:22PM0.06m | 11:46AM0.79m | 00:12AM0.12m | |||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
1502 | 853 | 648 | 535 | 1185 | 1613 | 1638 | 2293 | — | 3760 | 3023 | 2567 | 1719 | — | — | 4306 | 3589 | 2094 | 904 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 18 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 85 | 146 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 6 | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | SW 14 | NW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | — | — | — |
— | 17 | 20 | 21 | 69 | — | 19 | 29 | 3278 | 4 | — | 11 | 52 | 3175 | 4574 | 8611 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 437 | 92 | 86 | 13 | 5 | 78 | 457 | 87 | 87 | 6 | 86 | 470 | 443 | 444 | 87 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
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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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