Anna Maria Key surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 03 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
25.4° C
(Which is 1.4°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 0.7m 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 3s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 8AM.

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

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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)
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.1
NW
5
0.3
NW
2
0.5
E
3
0.3
E
3
0.3
W
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.2
W
3
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.4
S
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
6
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
2
0
3
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
15
ESE
25
E
20
W
25
ESE
15
ESE
20
W
10
E
15
S
15
SW
10
SW
15
SSW
20
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
25
E
15
S
25
SW
20
SE
25
S
cross-on
off
off
on
off
off
on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
3:55AM0.39m
12:54PM0.76m
5:03AM0.38m
2:18PM0.73m
3:11PM0.70m
4:14PM0.66m
8:48AM0.44m
5:29PM0.61m
8:58AM0.47m
Low Tide
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
11:19AM0.42m
1:30AM0.04m
1:16PM0.37m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:48
6:48
6:48
6:47
6:46
6:46
6:45
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8:05
8:06
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:08
1
1
Temp °C
24
24
23
26
24
25
25
24
24
24
24
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
22
21
19
26
23
25
24
25
26
25
25
28
27
27
28
28
26
27
25
27
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.1
NW
5
0.1
S
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.2
WNW
4
Energy kJ
1
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
5
0.3
E
2
0.5
ENE
3
0.3
NW
2
0.5
E
3
0.3
E
3
0.3
W
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.2
W
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
S
3
Energy kJ
9
1
6
1
5
1
1
1
1
2
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
650
308
1208
1691
931
1208
1691
248
284
675
226
223
228
511
583
650
709
931
675
1210
1208
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf Coast, Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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