Anclote Island surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 EDT
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Anclote Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Anclote Island sea temperature is
26.0° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anclote Island this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Anclote Island in the next 16 days are 0.5m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 4th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 4s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
4
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
SW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.2
SSW
2
0.5
SW
3
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
4
0.2
W
4
0.1
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
4
0
3
1
0
0
3
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
ENE
25
NW
20
ESE
15
SE
20
WNW
10
ESE
20
S
25
WSW
10
SSW
20
SW
25
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
15
W
10
SE
15
SW
15
SW
5
SE
15
SSW
15
WSW
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:46AM0.75m
1:27PM0.95m
3:24AM0.73m
2:00PM0.94m
4:04AM0.71m
2:38PM0.92m
4:48AM0.69m
3:22PM0.88m
5:39AM0.68m
4:18PM0.84m
6:36AM0.68m
5:32PM0.79m
7:32AM0.71m
7:01PM0.77m
Low Tide
8:31PM-0.06m
8:13AM0.43m
9:05PM-0.04m
8:46AM0.45m
9:40PM-0.01m
9:23AM0.46m
10:19PM0.03m
10:06AM0.47m
11:04PM0.07m
10:59AM0.47m
11:58PM0.12m
12:08PM0.46m
1:00AM0.17m
1:26PM0.41m
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:48
6:48
6:47
6:46
6:46
6:45
6:43
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8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:09
8:10
1
Temp °C
23
24
25
23
24
26
24
25
25
24
25
25
25
25
26
25
25
26
26
26
27
20
22
22
22
23
25
25
25
25
24
26
25
27
28
28
27
28
26
29
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
4
0.1
NW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
4
0.2
W
4
Energy kJ
9
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
5
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
2
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
SW
3
0.2
SSW
2
0.5
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
W
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
1
4
1
3
1
3
5
1
5
3
2
1
10
7
11
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
345
1277
1546
1006
1277
1777
213
213
713
221
214
231
237
706
688
213
213
610
233
237
706
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf Coast, Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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Information about the Anclote Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Anclote Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anclote Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anclote Island 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 (Anclote Island) 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 Anclote Island 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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