Anzacs Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.54° S 145.33° E

Anzacs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anzacs sea temperature is
13.5° 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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,204 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s 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 (Aug 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anzacs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Anzacs over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a slow start, no doubt about it. We’ve got some solid-sized swell trying to push in from the southwest, but the wind is just ruining it for the first few days. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd of August are write-offs. We’re looking at a lumpy, messy ocean with onshore winds in the 15-18 mph range. The swell energy is high – Saturday morning is pumping at 3204 (moderate to strong energy) – but with that wind, it’s just a washing machine. Not worth paddling out.

Things finally start to clean up on Sunday the 23rd. The morning sees a lighter northwesterly breeze swinging cross-offshore, and we get a clean 6ft SW swell with a solid 14-second period. That's a decent groundswell. The energy is still strong at 1658. It’s only a marginal call due to tides, but it’s the first real chance of the run. Water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

Monday the 24th is a mixed bag. The morning is clean but the swell drops to 4ft. The afternoon, however, is the pick of the early week – a clean 4ft SW swell with a cross-off breeze and energy at 516. It’s small, but it’ll be fun on the right board.

Tuesday the 25th looks interesting. The morning is iffy with a bit of rain and a cross breeze, but the afternoon goes glassy. That is a major positive. We get a 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the energy is 928 (moderate). Glassy conditions and a clean line-up. That’s a good window for a sunset session.

The rest of that week into the end of August is a bit up and down – mostly small, clean waves in the 2ft to 4ft range, but nothing that will blow your socks off. The energy drops off significantly, down to around 300-500 (weak to moderate).

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday the 28th of August starts to show a new pulse. The morning is a clean 6ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period and energy at 1690. That is proper groundswell. The afternoon is even better – glassy conditions with a 5ft SW swell, still a long 16-second period, and energy at 1398. The report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". For a beach break like Anzacs, a long-period swell like this can sometimes be a bit straight, but if the banks are right, it’ll be reeling. This is a standout window.

The run continues into Saturday the 29th with clean offshore winds in the morning and a 4ft SW swell. Then Tuesday the 1st of September is another absolute beauty. The morning sees light offshore winds from the NE at just 3 mph, a 5ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, and energy at 1455. That is another "excellent" call for experienced surfers. Get in the water early.

The second week, starting Wednesday the 2nd of September, is smaller and more consistent, with clean 4ft to 4ft SW swells in the afternoons, but the wind starts to pick up again by Thursday and Friday. Friday the 4th of September is a total loss – strong onshore winds up to 25 mph and a short, choppy 8-second period swell. That’s kite-surfing conditions, not paddle surfing. Saturday the 5th is clean again with a long-period 5ft swell, but the wind is a stiff 22 mph cross-off, making it a tough paddle.

Best on offer: Without a doubt, the Friday 28th August afternoon and the Tuesday 1st September morning sessions. Glassy or light offshore wind, solid 5ft SW groundswell with long 16-17 second periods, and strong energy. That’s as good as it gets in this forecast window. The Sunday 23rd morning is a solid runner-up for the first clean day.

Signing off,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
17
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.8
SW
16
1.5
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16
1.2
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14
1.1
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14
1.2
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1.4
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13
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WSW
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1.3
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14
1.1
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13
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13
0.8
SW
12
0.4
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22
1.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
539
472
1026
3204
2976
2082
1091
1474
1055
581
499
466
683
553
1667
650
437
320
197
134
791
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
25
NW
35
WNW
30
WNW
30
WSW
15
WNW
15
NW
5
WSW
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
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5
ENE
25
WSW
10
WSW
25
SE
25
ESE
25
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10
ESE
20
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Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
5:13PM2.04m
6:15AM1.93m
5:46PM1.94m
6:59AM1.84m
6:22PM1.84m
7:52AM1.75m
7:03PM1.74m
8:56AM1.70m
7:58PM1.66m
10:08AM1.71m
9:13PM1.60m
11:14AM1.76m
10:37PM1.61m
Low Tide
11:22AM0.77m
11:45PM0.31m
11:58AM0.88m
00:23AM0.40m
12:38PM0.99m
1:06AM0.48m
1:26PM1.09m
1:57AM0.56m
2:31PM1.17m
2:59AM0.62m
3:54PM1.18m
4:08AM0.63m
5:13PM1.10m
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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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