Surf Forecasts:
Anna Maria Island surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, W swell with 45 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. 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 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anna Maria Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's cut to the chase. Anna Maria Island is looking at a long, dry spell for the next 16 days. The outlook is pretty bleak.
We're starting off with nothing but poor conditions. From Tuesday, July 28th, through the end of the week, it's a total mess. The wind is a cross-onshore from the West and Southwest, blowing at 15 to 25 mph. The swell is tiny, under 3 ft, with a weak, short period of 4 to 6 seconds. The combined energy is a pathetic 8 to 44, so there's no power in the water. You're better off staying home.
Moving into the first week of August, it's more of the same. The wind slackens a bit on Monday, August 3rd, but the swell is still flat. We're looking at waves around 1 ft, with a combined energy of 6 to 13. There are a few moments of cleaner conditions on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th, with a light to moderate breeze, but the waves are just too small. On Thursday, August 6th, the swell energy drops to zero, and it stays that way for a long stretch.
There's a major gap in the action from August 6th all the way through to August 12th. No swell, no surf. The water is warm, but that doesn't help when there's nothing to ride.
The best we get is a fleeting moment on the 10th and 12th of August when a gentle offshore wind from the Southeast and East cleans things up. The wind is perfect, but the swell is completely absent. The combined energy is zero. It's a cruel tease. For beginners, there's nothing here. The waves are too small, and the conditions are too poor. Even the kite surfers wouldn't have enough wind to work with.
Surfing here is a gamble, and this is a prime example of a flat spell. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a tough pill to swallow.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 4 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 |
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 kJ | 8 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 22 | 35 | 44 | 29 | 37 | 40 | 28 | 39 | 30 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 6 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:13AM0.80m | 2:31AM0.46m | 11:53AM0.81m | 2:38AM0.47m | 12:33PM0.80m | 2:46AM0.49m | 1:16PM0.78m | 2:58AM0.53m | 2:02PM0.73m | 3:15AM0.57m | 2:55PM0.67m | 3:37AM0.63m | 3:53PM0.60m | 4:02AM0.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:10PM-0.02m | 5:24AM0.41m | 7:37PM-0.01m | 6:13AM0.38m | 8:03PM0.02m | 7:02AM0.35m | 8:28PM0.05m | 7:52AM0.30m | 8:53PM0.10m | 8:45AM0.26m | 9:17PM0.17m | 9:42AM0.21m | 9:40PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | WSW 6 | S 3 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 10 | 1 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 4 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SSE 2 | WSW 6 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 22 | 35 | 44 | — | 37 | 40 | 28 | 39 | 30 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1247 | 651 | 651 | 633 | 729 | 729 | 409 | 668 | 788 | 510 | 510 | 1161 | 1147 | 651 | 931 | 227 | 223 | 227 | 271 | 283 | 228 |
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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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