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Anna Maria Island surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 4s period, SSE swell with 4 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 0.3m 4s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anna Maria Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about the forecast. Honestly, it’s a tough stretch for surf around here. The models are showing a big flat spell, so if you’re looking to score, you’re gonna have to be patient. I’m not seeing any real swell on the horizon for the next couple of weeks, so this is one of those times where it’s more about enjoying the beach than chasing waves.
The best we’ve got in the 16-day window is a few ankle-biters. The pick of a pretty poor bunch is early on, Wednesday morning. We’ve got a tiny 0.6ft swell with a 5-second period, but the wind is blowing lightly offshore. That will make the surface glassy, so it’s clean, but it’s tiny. This is strictly beginner territory, and even then, you’ll need a longboard and a lot of patience. The water temps are sitting at 86°, which is about average for this time of year, so it’s warm out there.
We then hit a real dead patch. From Thursday right through to Sunday, there’s basically nothing. The energy is weak, with readings between 1 and 4 (weak energy). You’ll see a few ripples, but nothing that will break properly. It’s going to be flat, flat, flat.
The following week looks similar. From Monday the 11th through to Tuesday the 19th, we’re looking at the same story. The swell stays under 1ft, which is basically nothing. We get some cleaner, glassy moments, but the wave size just isn't there to make it worthwhile.
One thing I’ll say is that the spot is inconsistent at the best of times, and this looks like a classic blank run. But things can always change, especially with a couple of weeks to go. Don’t write the whole month off just yet.
There’s a little bump of energy around the 14th and 15th, but it’s still just 0.3ft to 0.6ft with weak energy. Not worth getting excited about. The wind is also a bit messy, with some onshore stuff late in the day.
So, my honest take? If you’re keen for a surf, the only real option is a paddle on Wednesday morning when it’s clean, even if it is tiny. For the rest, you might be better off finding another hobby for a fortnight. The energy is just way too weak to do anything. It's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun night, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 4 | S 4 | SE 2 | S 4 | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:33PM0.45m | 5:13AM0.77m | 6:05AM0.80m | 7:15AM0.83m | 8:33AM0.85m | 9:47AM0.88m | 1:56AM0.48m | 10:51AM0.90m | 1:57AM0.48m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:02PM0.12m | 10:07PM0.38m | 1:27PM0.07m | 2:54PM0.01m | 4:12PM-0.05m | 5:13PM-0.09m | 6:03PM-0.11m | 3:55AM0.46m | 6:45PM-0.09m | ||||||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | 2 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | 3 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 34 | 22 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 3 | — | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | SE 4 | — | SE 2 | ESE 3 | — | — | SSE 4 | W 2 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 283 | 1693 | 283 | 931 | 1693 | 335 | 1151 | 636 | 335 | 858 | 1424 | 283 | 335 | 1422 | 244 | 335 | 676 | 226 | 1231 | 676 | 729 |
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