Anzacs Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.54° S 145.33° E

Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anzacs sea temperature is
13.7°C
1.0° 

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


Anzacs surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 8,074 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna lie to ya—this is a tricky stretch of water for the next couple of weeks. The swell is there, but the wind is a real bastard for most of it. We’ve got one spot on the radar: Anzacs, and it’s a very consistent, exposed SW-facing joint. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothin’ to shock ya.

We start off this Sunday, September 6th, with a solid 7ft SW swell rolling in, but the wind is straight on it from the WSW at 9 mph, making it messy. That swell period is a nice 14 seconds, so there’s groundswell energy, but the onshore wind just kills it. The combined energy is 1690 (moderate to strong), but it’s a write-off. By afternoon, it drops to 5ft, still onshore, still poor.

Monday, the 7th, is a total dud. The wind cranks up to 19 mph from the SW, with a 5ft SW swell and a 12-second period, but the wind is straight onshore again. The energy is 1125, but it’s just blown-out junk. Tuesday the 8th tries to get a little better in the morning—a 3ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, and light WNW cross-onshore wind at 6 mph. The energy is 1068, but the waves are small and the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s marginal. The afternoon bumps up to 5ft and 17 seconds, but the wind shifts onshore, and the energy jumps to 2268—still messy.

From Wednesday the 9th through to Friday the 11th, it’s a grim run. We’re looking at 10ft SW swell on Wednesday with 22 mph onshore winds, energy up around 4737 to 6348. That’s big, powerful, and completely unrideable. Thursday the 10th is 8ft SW swell, still onshore, energy at 4391. Friday the 11th drops to 6ft, but the wind is still on it. These are expert-only days if you’re suicidal, but honestly, it’s just a mess.

Now, here’s the standout. Saturday, September 12th, is your window. We’ve got a clean morning with a 5ft SW swell, period 16 seconds, and the wind is light from the N at 6 mph, cross-offshore. That’s clean. The combined energy is 1164, and it’s described as excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets even better—5ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a light ESE breeze at 3 mph, also cross-off. The energy drops to 891, but it’s clean, fun, and the crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few mates out, but it won’t be a circus. This is the best on offer, no doubt.

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are a write-off again. The wind swings strong and cross-onshore, with a 3ft SW swell on Sunday, energy down to 449, and then Monday brings 25 mph winds and a 7ft SW swell with a short 9-second period—that’s more kite-surfing territory than paddle-surfing.

Tuesday the 15th through Wednesday the 16th is more of the same: big, onshore, and ugly. Thursday the 17th has a huge 10ft SW swell with a 10-second period (short period), ENE cross-offshore wind at 9 mph, and the energy is a massive 5334. It’s clean, but at 10ft, that’s expert-only. The morning is described as exceptional for experts, but it’s a big, heavy paddle. The afternoon drops to 8ft, but the wind goes cross-on.

After that, the swell fades fast. Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th are small, messy, or blown out. Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st have a bit of 6ft and 4ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s not worth getting excited about.

So, to sum it up: the only real standouts are Saturday, September 12th at Anzacs. That’s your day. The rest is a battle with the wind. There’s a big gap of blown-out days from the 9th to the 11th, and then again from the 13th to the 16th. If you’re an expert, Thursday the 17th morning might be for you, but it’s a big one. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SW
14
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13
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12
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1.4
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14
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1063
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695
233
691
534
1420
1082
3905
6102
7136
4137
2825
1880
1212
1109
1513
1164
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590
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
10
SSW
10
WNW
20
WSW
35
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High Tide
5:32PM2.11m
6:53AM2.05m
6:23PM2.02m
7:55AM1.95m
7:26PM1.92m
9:06AM1.90m
8:45PM1.84m
10:19AM1.90m
10:14PM1.84m
11:23AM1.95m
11:35PM1.92m
12:17PM2.02m
00:41AM2.04m
Low Tide
11:46AM0.79m
00:12AM0.12m
12:37PM0.89m
1:08AM0.23m
1:40PM0.96m
2:15AM0.34m
2:58PM0.97m
3:31AM0.44m
4:20PM0.89m
4:47AM0.48m
5:32PM0.73m
5:55AM0.49m
6:30PM0.55m
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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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