Surf Forecasts:
Anna Maria Island surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, SW swell with 22 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 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 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 cookin’ for Anna Maria Island over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you—this is a tough one. The whole 16-day stretch is looking like a total flat spell for Anna Maria Island. There’s barely a ripple of energy, and the few tiny bumps that show up are all rated as poor surf conditions. The first bit of any swell pops up on Saturday, July 18th, but it’s a pathetic 0.7 ft from the WNW with a period of just 5 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 2, so you’re basically looking at lake-like conditions. The water is a balmy 89°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—almost three degrees above average, so that’s a real standout.
The wind is offshore from the SE in the morning, which would be clean, but there’s no wave to ride. A few other tiny pulses show up, like on Wednesday, July 22nd, with a 1 ft swell from the WSW, but again, period is short (5 seconds) and the energy is only 7. It’s just not enough to get excited about. There’s a bit of a bump toward the end of the month, around Monday, July 28th and Tuesday, July 29th, where the swell gets up to 3 ft from the WSW, but the wind is cross-onshore from the W at 12 mph, making it choppy. The energy hits 47 (Tuesday afternoon), which is the highest in the whole period, but it’s still weak. The break is inconsistent and exposed, and with the wind on it, it’s not going to be clean.
There’s a gap with absolutely no surf recommendations for days on end, from July 18th all the way through to August 2nd. The whole period is a washout. It’s one of those blank runs that’s more normal for the area in summer. Nothing stands out as a good option. If you’re desperate, you might paddle out on a longboard on a day with offshore wind, but you’ll be waiting for a set that never comes. For a true surfer, this is a time to check the cams, wax the board, and hope the next forecast brings something better.
Stay patient, and keep your eyes on the horizon.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 |
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 kJ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy |
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 | 9:06AM0.31m | 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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 | 6:46 | — | — | 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 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | SSW 3 | W 6 | — | W 5 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | W 6 | SE 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 30 | 11 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 6 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1147 | 932 | 259 | 283 | 1161 | 254 | 729 | 932 | 254 | 223 | 1693 | 223 | 254 | 932 | 227 | 244 | 292 | 223 | 228 | 258 | 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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