Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a slow start ahead, but there’s a proper window of quality surf coming through this weekend. Let’s break it down.

The first real option fires up on Sunday, 23 August. Up until then, Friday and Saturday are a write-off – strong winds and lumpy conditions making it not worth paddling out. Sunday morning brings a clean 3 ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a gentle cross-off breeze from the NW. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is about a degree warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but a nice touch. The combined energy is moderate (1674), so there’s some push but it’s not overwhelming. For the afternoon, it gets even better: glassy conditions with the wind dropping to 3 mph from the SW, and the swell holding at 4 ft from the SW with a 15-second period. That’s clean, lined-up groundswell perfect for a late session. This is for Anzacs, an exposed SW-facing break that’s very consistent. It’s an intermediate wave, and with the size around 4 ft, it’s not for beginners but solid for experienced surfers. Crowds are possible here sometimes.

Monday, 24 August drops off a bit – swell eases to 3 ft, still clean in the morning with a cross-off wind, but the energy is weaker (581). Not a standout, but if you’re desperate, it’s rideable. Tuesday, 25 August morning offers a clean 3 ft SW swell with a 13-second period and a gentle cross-off breeze – moderate energy (618) and decent shape, but the afternoon gets trashed by onshore winds.

Now, the next standout lands on Friday, 28 August. This is a longer-range call, so keep an eye on it. The morning brings a solid 6 ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period – that’s proper energy (2167). The wind is cross-off from the NNW at 12 mph, keeping it clean. For a point break or reef, this long period would be magic, but at Anzacs, being an exposed beach setup, those long lines might break a bit straight. Still, it’s a serious swell and clean conditions. The afternoon is similar but with a light cross-on breeze – still good.

Saturday, 29 August and Sunday, 30 August are both marginal, with onshore or cross winds and the swell dropping a touch. Sunday morning has a 6 ft SW swell with a 16-second period and light cross wind – energy is strong (2223), but the wind is not ideal for clean faces.

The second week sees a few days with cleaner conditions but smaller swell. Wednesday, 2 September morning offers a 5 ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a cross-off breeze – moderate energy (1028) and clean. Then Thursday, 3 September afternoon has a 5 ft SW swell but with a very long 19-second period, giving massive energy (3423) – that’s a heavy pulse, but the wind is light cross-on, so it’s not perfect. Friday, 4 September morning is clean again with a 7 ft SW swell and 16-second period – solid energy (2035) and a cross-off breeze, but it’s a long way out, so keep watching.

The best of the lot? Sunday, 23 August afternoon – glassy, 4 ft SW groundswell with 15-second period, clean faces, and moderate energy. That’s the one to circle. Friday, 28 August morning is a close second for the bigger, longer-period swell.

No surf for the first two days, but it picks up quickly. Hang tight, it’ll come good.

Rusty.

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