Anna Maria Island surf break

Anna Maria Island surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 22 May 2026 EDT
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Anna Maria Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Anna Maria Island sea temperature is
27.7° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 27) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 27th May)2ft (0.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anna Maria Island over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
4
0.5
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.2
S
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
S
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
S
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
14
2
0
0
1
0
4
0
0
10
3
0
8
7
0
21
4
2
1
0
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SW
15
SE
15
SSE
20
WSW
10
SSE
15
SE
20
WSW
30
ESE
20
SE
15
WSW
25
ESE
20
SE
15
W
10
ESE
20
SE
30
SW
15
ENE
10
E
10
SSW
5
SE
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
off
cross
off
off
cross-on
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
8:08AM0.44m
4:41PM0.68m
8:15AM0.47m
6:07PM0.59m
8:35AM0.52m
7:45PM0.51m
8:57AM0.58m
9:24PM0.46m
9:19AM0.63m
10:50PM0.44m
9:40AM0.68m
00:01AM0.44m
10:02AM0.72m
1:03AM0.43m
Low Tide
9:52AM0.43m
00:42AM0.01m
12:09PM0.39m
1:26AM0.09m
1:54PM0.31m
2:05AM0.16m
3:15PM0.21m
2:39AM0.24m
4:15PM0.12m
3:09AM0.30m
5:02PM0.04m
3:37AM0.35m
5:43PM-0.02m
4:00AM0.39m
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thunderstorm
rain showers
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rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:16
8:16
8:17
8:17
8:19
8:19
2
1
2
3
4
4
1
5
6
1
2
Temp °C
26
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
27
27
27
26
26
27
27
28
28
30
29
28
31
29
28
30
27
27
29
27
27
29
28
27
29
28
28
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
4
0.3
S
5
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
S
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.6
S
6
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
14
2
1
4
10
3
8
7
21
4
2
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SW
3
0.3
S
5
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
SE
2
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SW
3
0.5
S
6
0.5
SSW
3
Energy kJ
2
9
4
4
5
3
4
4
1
20
2
17
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
636
636
1129
335
732
842
1139
1161
1459
1180
1209
1209
1161
1495
248
335
729
242
223
223
224
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf Coast, Florida
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
8
9
9
8
7
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Information about the Anna Maria Island Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Anna Maria Island may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Anna Maria Island is 17 km (11 miles) from Bradenton. If you plan a vacation in Gulf Coast, Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bradenton. Bradenton has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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