Surf Forecasts:
Anna Maria Island surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 5s period, S swell with 2 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 0.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anna Maria Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s happening for the next 16 days. I’ve gotta be straight with you right off the bat – it’s a flat spell, and a long one at that.
Right now, through to the end of August and into the first week of September, we’re looking at a massive gap. There’s nothing on offer. The swell is basically non-existent, with tiny, weak pulses of 0.7ft to 1ft from the West and South, and the energy is laughable, barely registering (1). The wind is a mixed bag of cross-shore and cross-onshore, with a few glassy mornings that would be beautiful if there was anything to ride. But there isn’t. This stretch runs from Monday, the 24th of August, all the way through to Monday, the 7th of September, with no surfable waves in the forecast.
The break here is Anna Maria Island, a beginner-friendly, inconsistent spot that’s exposed to the swell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.
We finally see a tiny pickup on the 2nd of September with a 1ft NW swell, but it’s accompanied by a 12 mph cross-onshore wind and moderate chop, so it’s not going to clean up. The energy is still only (1). The same story repeats on the 4th and 6th of September with a 1ft NW swell – still poor, still choppy. The best of a bad lot would be Thursday morning, the 3rd of September, but it's still a 12 mph cross-onshore wind with no wave height data.
Honestly, there’s no standout here. The entire 16-day window is a write-off for surf. The good news is that Anna Maria is inconsistent, so a blank run like this is more normal for the area. It tends not to stay poor for long, and forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it, but don’t bother paddling out for now.
If you’re dead set on getting wet, with the wind and lack of wave quality, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Stay tuned, and I’ll see you when the swell shows up.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | S 5 | — | — | SE 2 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 3 |
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 kJ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:35AM0.75m | 1:02AM0.50m | 10:28AM0.78m | 1:06AM0.50m | 11:11AM0.79m | 1:10AM0.51m | 11:51AM0.79m | 1:15AM0.54m | 12:32PM0.77m | 1:24AM0.58m | 1:16PM0.74m | 1:39AM0.63m | 2:05PM0.69m | 2:00AM0.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:39PM0.04m | 3:57AM0.45m | 6:09PM0.04m | 4:48AM0.40m | 6:34PM0.06m | 5:33AM0.35m | 6:56PM0.09m | 6:16AM0.29m | 7:18PM0.13m | 6:59AM0.23m | 7:40PM0.19m | 7:45AM0.17m | 8:02PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 335 | 1095 | 1583 | 283 | 980 | 1563 | 283 | 283 | 932 | 425 | 1159 | 1693 | 242 | 223 | 1154 | 227 | 932 | 1693 | 1147 | 931 | 1666 |
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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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