Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the local region over the next couple of weeks.

The first half of the outlook is a bit of a mixed bag, with some solid swell but a lot of wind and rain to work through. The real standout is shaping up to be next Monday morning, the 16th of August, with clean conditions and a nice, long-period groundswell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.

Anzacs is the only spot on the menu, and it’s a very consistent, exposed break that handles a SW swell. The optimum swell direction is from the SW, so we’re in the right window.

Friday, August 7th starts off a bit average with a morning cross-shore breeze and 4ft of swell, but the energy is moderate (945). The afternoon is where it’s at though – the wind drops to glassy, the swell picks up to 5ft, and the energy bumps up to a solid moderate (1054). That’s clean, glassy surf for the experienced crew. Good fun.

Saturday, August 8th sees a bit of a drop-off. The swell holds around 4ft, but the wind swings to a cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. The energy is still moderate (813 and 783). It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about.

Sunday, August 9th brings a fresh offshore breeze, but the swell drops to 3ft and the energy weakens (373). The morning looks clean, but the surf is small. The afternoon is even smaller and messy.

Monday, August 10th is a write-off. The wind cranks up, the swell jumps to 5ft, but the energy is strong (1945) and the conditions are pure mess. The afternoon gets ugly with a near-gale onshore wind and 8ft of swell – that’s for experts only, and even then it’s blown out.

Tuesday, August 11th through Friday, August 14th is a rough patch. Onshore winds, strong breezes, and messy conditions dominate. The swell stays between 5ft and 10ft, with energy in the very strong range (over 2000). It’s big, but it’s ugly. The only possible upside is that the 10ft on Thursday is massive, but with cross-onshore winds, it’s a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Saturday, August 15th is a slight improvement. The swell drops to 6ft, the wind is gentle, but it’s still cross-onshore and choppy. The energy is moderate (1589). Not great, but better than the days before.

Now, here’s the standout. Sunday, August 16th - morning. The wind goes glassy offshore, the swell is a clean 4ft from the SW, and the period is a long 14 seconds. The energy is moderate (736). The conditions are described as “very good.” This is the best on offer in the whole window. Long-period groundswell like this will be clean and well-shaped at Anzacs, with nice long gaps between sets. Surfers will be happy.

Monday, August 17th – morning holds clean with a light cross-offshore breeze and 4ft of swell. The energy is moderate (517). Another good session, but the swell is a fraction smaller.

Tuesday, August 18th and Wednesday, August 19th – both mornings are clean, with 4ft of swell and light winds. The energy is moderate (459 and 622). The Wednesday morning has a very long period of 18 seconds, which is a proper groundswell, but it’s a bit smaller. It’s still a good bet for a clean session.

Thursday, August 20th – the wind picks up again, making things messy. The swell is 4ft, but the energy is moderate (631). Not worth the effort.

Friday, August 21st – onshore winds and choppy conditions return. The swell is 6ft, but the energy is strong (2530). Another blown-out day.

Saturday, August 22nd – a final note. The morning is clean with a light offshore breeze and a small 3ft of swell. The energy is weak (351). It’s a small, clean wave for the longboard or a fun session before the next change.

So, to wrap it up: the best window is Sunday morning, August 16th, and then Monday and Tuesday mornings, August 17th and 18th, with clean conditions and solid, long-period SW groundswell. The rest of the period is a mix of rough weather and poor conditions, so pick your windows carefully.

Rusty.

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