Surf Forecasts:
Anna Maria Island surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 4s period, W swell with 2 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anna Maria Island this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Anna Maria Island in the next 16 days are 0.2m 4s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anna Maria Island over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, let's break down what we've got for the next couple of weeks around Anna Maria Island.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a quiet stretch. We're staring at a long gap with no real surf to speak of. The first recommendation won't even pop up until Sunday the 5th of July, and even then, it's a tiny ripple.
Here's the rundown: Look at Anna Maria Island. To be honest, the whole first week and most of the second is a write-off. We're talking days with zero energy or tiny, weak swells that barely register. The combined swell energy is almost always showing 0 or 1, and when it does creep up, it's only to 2 or 4, which is just whisper-thin. The water is warm, coming in at a balmy 89°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that doesn't help when there's nothing to ride.
You’ll see a few morning windows with glassy or clean conditions – like Tuesday morning the 9th of July and Saturday morning the 11th of July – but without any swell, you're just looking at flat water. The wind does try to blow offshore here and there, especially around the second weekend, but the swell is just not cooperating. Even the biggest reading we see is just 1 ft, and that comes with a short period of 3-4 seconds, meaning no push or shape. It’s a tough run for paddle surfing; honestly, on the windier afternoons with a bit more chop, this setup might look better for kite surfing than trying to scratch into anything on a mal.
So, what's the standout here? There isn't one. This is one of those periods where the surf forecast is a flat blank for days on end. It's a classic summer lull for the area. We finally see a tiny whisper of something on Monday morning the 20th of July – 1 ft of swell from the Southwest with a 4-second period. That's the best we get, and with a gentle offshore wind, it'll be clean, but you'll be hunting for a knee-high bump that only breaks once in a blue moon. Don't get your hopes up.
Bottom line: it’s a quiet spell. The forecast can always change, but right now, the boards are staying dry.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | — | W 2 | S 5 | — | S 5 | S 4 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:54PM0.64m | 5:18AM0.58m | 5:02PM0.56m | 5:45AM0.63m | 6:23PM0.48m | 6:17AM0.69m | 8:14PM0.43m | 6:56AM0.74m | 7:44AM0.80m | 8:41AM0.85m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:56AM0.33m | 10:39PM0.12m | 11:08AM0.27m | 11:09PM0.20m | 12:25PM0.20m | 11:35PM0.29m | 1:44PM0.12m | 11:56PM0.37m | 3:00PM0.03m | 4:11PM-0.06m | 5:14PM-0.13m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — |
mm | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | — | — | S 5 | — | S 5 | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 2 | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1209 | 583 | 421 | 1209 | 1210 | 283 | 283 | 563 | 254 | 227 | 636 | 223 | 223 | 985 | 223 | 223 | 1383 | 223 | 283 | 1693 | 223 |
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The above surf forecast table for Anna Maria Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anna Maria Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anna Maria 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 (Anna Maria 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).
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