Anna Maria Key surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 02 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
25.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 8th May)2ft (0.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
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)
0.7
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.6
WSW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.1
NW
5
0.3
NW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.4
NW
2
0.1
NW
4
0.3
E
3
0.3
WNW
2
0.3
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.5
W
5
0.6
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
18
20
5
1
3
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
4
7
11
22
3
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
30
W
30
NNE
25
NE
25
NW
20
E
25
ENE
20
W
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
WSW
20
ESE
15
SSE
20
SW
15
S
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
NNE
20
WNW
15
NNE
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:54AM0.74m
2:57AM0.40m
12:21PM0.76m
3:55AM0.39m
12:54PM0.76m
5:03AM0.38m
2:18PM0.73m
3:11PM0.70m
4:14PM0.66m
Low Tide
7:40PM-0.07m
5:54AM0.36m
8:20PM-0.07m
6:09AM0.37m
9:04PM-0.06m
6:25AM0.37m
9:54PM-0.05m
10:48PM-0.03m
11:45PM-0.01m
00:40AM0.01m
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:50
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:47
6:46
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8:05
8:05
8:06
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
2
Temp °C
25
26
24
20
24
23
22
26
24
25
26
25
25
26
26
25
26
25
25
25
24
25
26
25
16
22
20
19
26
24
23
25
26
26
26
27
26
28
27
26
26
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.2
SSW
5
0.3
NW
5
0.1
NW
4
0.1
SW
5
0.1
NW
4
0.5
W
5
0.1
S
5
0.3
NW
3
Energy kJ
20
5
3
3
1
1
1
11
1
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
5
0.3
NW
5
0.1
NW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
S
5
0.2
WNW
6
Energy kJ
1
5
1
1
1
1
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
4
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.5
NNW
4
0.5
NE
3
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
NW
2
0.5
E
3
0.3
E
3
0.3
WNW
2
0.3
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
WNW
6
Energy kJ
14
18
8
5
1
4
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
4
7
3
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
269
271
253
253
650
291
650
931
1208
1558
1242
251
269
604
1145
245
223
492
582
650
931
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf Coast, Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
9
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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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