Anna Maria Key surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 EDT
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Anna Maria Key surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Anna Maria Key sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anna Maria Key this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Anna Maria Key in the next 16 days are 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 10th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 4s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
3
0.3
W
2
0.2
SSE
3
0.4
SW
3
0.2
SSW
2
0.3
SW
3
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.6
S
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.4
WSW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
10
17
0
15
14
11
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
20
W
10
E
15
S
20
WSW
5
SSE
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
W
15
WSW
10
NNW
15
S
15
SW
15
SSE
25
S
25
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
off
on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:33PM0.75m
2:18PM0.73m
3:11PM0.70m
4:14PM0.66m
8:48AM0.44m
5:29PM0.61m
8:58AM0.47m
6:56PM0.56m
9:11AM0.51m
8:25PM0.53m
Low Tide
9:54PM-0.05m
10:48PM-0.03m
11:45PM-0.01m
00:40AM0.01m
11:19AM0.42m
1:30AM0.04m
1:16PM0.37m
2:15AM0.09m
2:35PM0.28m
2:55AM0.15m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:48
6:48
6:47
6:46
6:46
6:45
6:43
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8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:08
8:09
1
Temp °C
24
24
24
24
25
24
24
25
25
25
25
25
25
26
25
26
26
26
26
27
26
24
24
23
25
26
25
24
27
28
29
28
27
29
27
27
26
25
28
28
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
5
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
20
15
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
5
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
WSW
5
Energy kJ
1
1
2
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
3
0.3
W
2
0.2
SSE
3
0.4
SW
3
0.2
SSW
2
0.3
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.6
S
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.4
WSW
5
Energy kJ
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
10
17
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
604
604
245
284
657
227
227
245
407
583
582
650
650
657
245
255
648
223
284
511
228
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf Coast, Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
6
9
7
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Information about the Anna Maria Key Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Anna Maria Key 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 Key can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anna Maria Key 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 Key) 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 Key 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 Key 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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