Surf Forecasts:
Anna Maria Island surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, W swell with 54 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 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anna Maria Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on this one. Looking at the whole 16-day window for Anna Maria Island, it's a real bummer. The forecast is showing a long dry spell for surf, with a big stretch of nothing rideable.
Right now, starting Sunday, July 19th, it's flat. No swell at all. The combined energy is zero (0) and the wind is a messy cross-off at 18-22 mph with risk of thunderstorms. That's a write-off. Same goes for Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st – still no swell, just wind and more storm risk. It’s a pretty grim start.
We stay flat through Wednesday the 22nd, with a tiny 2 ft swell showing up from the SW but the period is only 6 seconds, and combined energy is a weak (15). Not enough to surf. The water temperature is sitting at 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – it’s bathwater.
For the rest of that week, from Thursday the 23rd right through to the end of July, it’s the same story. We're talking tiny 0.7 ft to 3 ft swell, mostly from the west, with periods so short they’re basically wind chop. The combined energy never gets above 29. Winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, often moderate. It’s all marked as "poor surf conditions." This pattern doesn't break for over a week. If you're a kite surfer, the wind and the messy, small waves on a beach setup might look interesting, but for paddle surfing, there's nothing here.
The real blank run continues. The first week of August is a bit of a tease. On Sunday, August 2nd, we finally see a 3 ft swell from the west, with a light cross-off wind in the morning, and energy climbs to 29. That’s a clean look, but the swell is still tiny and the period is 5 seconds, so it’s just weak, lumpy stuff. The best we get is the morning of Monday, August 3rd. We’ve got a 3 ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 5 seconds, and combined energy at 60. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’ll be clean. But it’s still a beginner wave at best, inconsistent, and the period is short.
Honestly, there are no standouts in this 16-day window. The entire forecast is a gap of poor or non-existent surf conditions. The best bet is the morning of Monday, August 3rd, when you might find a tiny, clean wave at Anna Maria Island. It's exposed to the WSW, so that swell direction is spot on. But keep expectations low – it’s not going to be a day to remember. It’s a tough run, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | W 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 5 | W 5 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 43 | 54 | 26 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:25PM0.57m | 5:02AM0.62m | 5:37PM0.48m | 5:31AM0.66m | 7:18PM0.41m | 6:05AM0.69m | 6:48AM0.71m | 7:42AM0.72m | 8:42AM0.74m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:30PM0.22m | 11:31AM0.23m | 10:52PM0.29m | 12:51PM0.19m | 11:06PM0.36m | 2:14PM0.14m | 3:32PM0.09m | 4:35PM0.05m | 5:26PM0.01m | |||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 43 | 54 | 26 | 14 | — | — | 6 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | WSW 6 | W 6 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | SW 5 | — |
| kJ | 49 | 29 | 74 | 74 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 28 | 30 | 48 | — | — | 13 | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1497 | 331 | 931 | 658 | 228 | 244 | 1239 | 271 | 223 | 559 | 223 | 283 | 492 | 283 | 242 | 527 | 242 | 223 | 268 | 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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