Anna Maria Key Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.53° N 82.74° W

Anna Maria Key Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anna Maria Key sea temperature is
30.1° C
0.5° 

Anna Maria Key surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Anna Maria Key surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 3s period, NW swell with 4 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 0.4m 3s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 14th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 3s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s be straight with you. I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Anna Maria Key, and honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The surf is going to be very small and mostly messy for the foreseeable future. We’re not talking about a total flat spell, but it’s going to be a real grind for anyone chasing waves.

The water temp is sitting right around 86° and that’s pretty much spot on for this time of year, so at least it’ll be warm while you’re sitting there waiting.

Right now, and for the next several days, there is just nothing doing. Monday the 10th through the weekend is a write-off. We’ve got some tiny swells showing up, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore or straight onshore, which just chops everything up. The energy is basically non-existent, with combined swell energy values in the low single digits – like 0 to 3. It’s not worth getting wet for.

We’ll see a little bump on Wednesday the 12th, but it’s only 1ft of short-period, 3-second windswell. That’s more of a knee-high ripple than a wave. The wind will be up too, making it a choppy mess. Same story on Thursday the 13th.

There’s a hint of cleaner conditions on Friday the 14th morning with a light NNE cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is a pathetic 0.3ft. You’ll have a glassy surface with nothing to ride.

The pattern continues through the weekend and into the next week. Mostly cross-on shore winds, tiny swells, and poor surf. The energy levels stay critically low, mostly in the 0-3 range. A few of the afternoon sessions will see a slight bump to 1ft but the wind will be howling at 12 mph right onshore, so it’ll be blown out.

The one glimmer of hope in this whole 16-day window shows up on Monday the 24th. The morning still looks small, but the afternoon is the most interesting we’ve seen. We get a 1ft swell from the NW with a period of 5 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 10. That’s still weak energy, but it’s the best we’ll get. The wind goes light and onshore, which isn’t perfect, but it’s the cleanest option we'll have. This is your best and really only chance to get a few grovelly ones.

Tuesday the 25th has a bit of swell in the morning with a light offshore breeze, but it’s only 0.7ft. The afternoon kicks up a strong cross-offshore wind at 16 mph, which will clean it up but also blow it flat.

So, here’s the bottom line. This is one of those blank runs for the area. It’s going to be a long stretch of poor surf. Don’t get your hopes up. If you absolutely have to get wet, keep an eye on that Monday the 24th afternoon. Beyond that, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is what we’ve got.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Sat night).

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Period (s)
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
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W
15
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5
SSE
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W
10
N
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NW
20
NW
15
NW
10
NW
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WNW
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NNE
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NNE
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WNW
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WNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:47AM0.88m
1:56AM0.48m
10:51AM0.90m
1:57AM0.48m
11:47AM0.88m
2:06AM0.49m
12:38PM0.84m
2:18AM0.52m
1:30PM0.78m
2:33AM0.57m
2:21PM0.70m
2:51AM0.62m
3:16PM0.62m
3:13AM0.67m
Low Tide
6:03PM-0.11m
3:55AM0.46m
6:45PM-0.09m
5:08AM0.41m
7:19PM-0.04m
6:08AM0.35m
7:49PM0.03m
7:05AM0.29m
8:16PM0.11m
7:59AM0.24m
8:40PM0.19m
8:53AM0.20m
9:01PM0.26m
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8:13
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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