Surf Forecasts:
Anzacs surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,795 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anzacs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
The start is a bit of a mess with lumpy winds and average waves. Don’t bother until later on Monday, 31 August, when things finally come together.
Anzacs is the spot to keep an eye on. Monday afternoon, 31 August, brings 1.5m swell from the SW with a long 15 second period – a proper groundswell. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be smooth and clean. Water temp is 57°F, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Wave energy is strong (1261). That’s the best session in the first week.
Then on Sunday afternoon, 6 September, offshore NE winds and a 1.7m SW swell line up nicely. Light breeze and clean conditions – another excellent window.
For the big stuff, Saturday afternoon, 5 September, pumps 3.5m from the WSW with massive energy (6418). That’s only for expert surfers – way too big for most. The wind is cross-on, so not perfect, but if you’re charging, go for it.
On Thursday morning, 10 September, we get a 2.0m SW groundswell with a very long 16 second period, light cross-offshore NW wind, and clean conditions. That’s a powerful swell, though at a beach break it might be a bit straight.
Friday morning 11 September has a nice 1.3m SW swell with clean offshore wind, and Friday afternoon goes glassy – a mellow but fun way to finish.
There’s a gap from the afternoon of 7 September through 9 September where conditions are just poor – onshore winds and weak, choppy surf.
Bottom line: Monday 31 August afternoon and Sunday 6 September afternoon are the standouts. The 5 September is for experts only. The rest is mostly a wash.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 369 | 694 | 1795 | 1297 | 911 | 802 | 431 | 659 | 649 | 846 | 978 | 949 | 1502 | 864 | 666 | 535 | 1025 | 1363 | 1325 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:37PM1.61m | 12:07PM1.85m | 11:49PM1.68m | 12:48PM1.94m | 00:47AM1.80m | 1:24PM2.02m | 1:37AM1.93m | 1:57PM2.08m | 2:21AM2.06m | 2:30PM2.13m | 3:02AM2.16m | 3:02PM2.17m | 3:44AM2.23m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:14AM0.62m | 6:12PM0.96m | 6:11AM0.58m | 6:57PM0.80m | 7:00AM0.54m | 7:36PM0.62m | 7:44AM0.51m | 8:11PM0.45m | 8:24AM0.50m | 8:46PM0.30m | 9:03AM0.51m | 9:21PM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | 299 | 560 | 1795 | 1297 | 911 | 802 | 431 | 659 | 649 | 846 | 978 | 949 | 1502 | 864 | 666 | 535 | 1025 | — | 1325 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | W 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | — | SW 19 | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 369 | 694 | — | — | — | 11 | 18 | 61 | 98 | 31 | — | 299 | — | — | — | 90 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | S 20 | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 8 | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 15 | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 1363 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 18 | 86 | 6 | 101 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 92 | 90 | 119 | 37 | 90 | 86 |
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