Surf Forecasts:
Anna Maria Island surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, W swell with 24 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 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anna Maria Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days at Anna Maria Island are looking flat. I mean, really flat. There’s almost nothing on the table for paddle surfing, so if you’re itching to get wet, you might want to keep your expectations low.
The water temperature is sitting at about 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – so at least if you do go for a swim, it’ll be comfortable.
Now, through the entire forecast period, the biggest bump we see is a tiny 2 ft swell from the west-southwest on Sunday, August 2nd afternoon, with a period of 5 seconds and combined energy of just 36 (weak). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but honestly, that’s barely a ripple. There’s a few other small pulses – like 2 ft on Saturday and Sunday mornings – but the energy is in the single digits or low teens, and the surf quality is consistently rated as poor. The swell is too weak, short-period, and inconsistent to bother with.
From August 5th onward, we hit a long stretch of zeros – days with no swell at all. It’s not until mid-August that we see a tiny 1 ft from the south with a bit of energy, but it’s still nothing to write home about. The best conditions for cleanliness come on Tuesday, August 4th, with a glassy morning and south wind at just 5 km/h, but even then, the swell is only 1 ft from the west with a period of 6 seconds and combined energy of 6 (weak). That’s a lake, not a surf.
If you’re into kite surfing, the afternoons with cross-onshore wind in the 15–20 km/h range might be more interesting, but for a surfboard, this region is a bust. The spot is inconsistent, and with the swell direction coming from the west and southwest, it’s not matching the optimum WSW direction for better shape. There’s simply nothing to recommend.
Honestly, this is a blank run for the area – it happens, and forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 3 | WNW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | — | SE 2 | SE 3 | S 4 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | S 5 | SE 3 |
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 kJ | 11 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:02PM0.73m | 3:15AM0.57m | 2:55PM0.67m | 3:37AM0.63m | 3:53PM0.60m | 4:02AM0.68m | 5:03PM0.52m | 4:34AM0.73m | 6:33PM0.45m | 5:13AM0.77m | 6:05AM0.80m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:53PM0.10m | 8:45AM0.26m | 9:17PM0.17m | 9:42AM0.21m | 9:40PM0.24m | 10:46AM0.16m | 9:59PM0.31m | 12:02PM0.12m | 10:07PM0.38m | 1:27PM0.07m | 2:54PM0.01m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | 12 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | S 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 14 | — | 17 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 11 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 3 | W 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 4 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | SE 2 | SE 3 | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | S 4 | SE 3 |
| kJ | 11 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 12 | 34 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1131 | 651 | 932 | 335 | 227 | 283 | 283 | 1 | 283 | 223 | 788 | 223 | 335 | 858 | 932 | 858 | 1693 | 1471 | 1095 | 253 | 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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