Surf Forecasts:
Anna Maria Key surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SSW swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anna Maria Key over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a long, hard look at what the next 16 days have in store for us. I'll be straight with you – and I ain't gonna sugarcoat it.
First off, the immediate picture is grim. We’re staring down the barrel of a long, flat spell. From now, right through to the end of July, there’s just nothing doing. The first potential, and I mean *potential*, sign of life doesn't show up until Monday the 3rd of August, which is more than a week away.
Anna Maria Key is our only option, and it’s a beach and pier setup. It doesn't get a look in for the first two weeks of the forecast. The wind is relentless, either cross or onshore, with speeds frequently hitting 19 mph or more. The swell is tiny, if it’s even there at all, with short, weak periods under 5 seconds. The combined swell energy is barely registering, mostly sitting below 50 (weak energy). It's the kind of junk that's not worth getting wet for. You’d be fighting a choppy, lumpy mess for nothing.
Finally, on Monday the 3rd of August, we get a small glimmer. The wind eases to a moderate cross-shore and the swell direction swings around to the west. The swell is only 2 ft, but the energy ticks up to 21, which is still weak but a step up from the zeroes we’ve been looking at. It's still rated as poor surf, but it's the best we’ll see in this entire 16-day run.
So, the honest truth? There is no standout session here. The entire outlook is a bust for paddle surfing. The winds are too strong and from the wrong directions, and the swell just never gets its act together. For the first two weeks, it's a total blank. For the kite surfers, the constant cross and onshore winds and chop are the only thing that looks remotely interesting. For the rest of us, save your energy and your wax. Things can change, but for now, it's a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 28°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 |
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 kJ | 6 | 36 | 41 | 18 | 42 | 44 | 23 | 26 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 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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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 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 | 3 | 3 | 11 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | WSW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 8 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 5 | W 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 36 | 41 | 18 | 42 | 44 | 23 | 26 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 1 | — | 9 | 3 | 7 | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 260 | 333 | 1498 | 260 | 255 | 562 | 255 | 228 | 1691 | 245 | 223 | 323 | 227 | 284 | 284 | 411 | 284 | 562 | 228 |
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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).
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