Surf Forecasts:
Anna Maria Island surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 5s period, WSW swell with 13 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 0.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anna Maria Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s be real – Anna Maria Island is in a dry spell for the next 16 days. There’s a big flat gap to start, and then nothing that’ll get your heart pumping.
From Saturday the 18th through Monday the 20th, it’s completely flat. The water is a weird 89° – much warmer than usual – but with south winds blowing 15 to 19 mph, it’s just a waste of time. No swell energy at all (0).
On the 21st of July, we get a whisper of a wave: 0.3 ft from the west, with a combined energy of just 1 to 2. Still poor. The 22nd of July morning sees a glassy moment with a 1.0 ft west swell, but the energy is only 5 and the period is a short 5 seconds. It’s barely a ripple.
The rest of the forecast is a slow grind. Swell tries to build, hitting 3 ft on the 29th of July from the west, with combined energy reaching 53 – still weak. But the wind is a strong cross-onshore from the west-southwest at 25 mph, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle-surfing weather.
There’s no standout session here. The 22nd of July morning might offer the cleanest, smallest wave, but it’s a real long shot. Otherwise, the whole 16 days is a bust. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave your board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 3 | W 5 | W 3 | W 5 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 |
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 | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:22PM0.67m | 4:38AM0.57m | 4:25PM0.57m | 5:02AM0.62m | 5:37PM0.48m | 5:31AM0.66m | 7:18PM0.41m | 6:05AM0.69m | 6:48AM0.71m | 7:42AM0.72m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:04PM0.13m | 10:16AM0.27m | 10:30PM0.22m | 11:31AM0.23m | 10:52PM0.29m | 12:51PM0.19m | 11:06PM0.36m | 2:14PM0.14m | 3:32PM0.09m | 4:35PM0.05m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 6 | S 4 | W 5 | S 3 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 3 | WSW 5 | — | — | W 5 | WNW 3 | W 5 | W 3 | W 5 |
| kJ | 13 | 9 | 24 | 23 | 10 | 22 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 10 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1693 | 254 | 425 | 1161 | 259 | 729 | 932 | 248 | 283 | 1693 | 254 | 228 | 932 | 283 | 283 | 633 | 283 | 226 | 563 | 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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