Anna Maria Key Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.53° N 82.74° W

Anna Maria Key Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anna Maria Key sea temperature is
30.8° C
1.2° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 4s period, WNW swell with 11 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 0.6m 4s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 4s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming up over the next sixteen days. I gotta be straight with you – it’s looking like a long, quiet stretch with barely a ripple to get excited about. The finder shows no good surf options are lined up, meaning if you’re set on a paddle, you might be better off waiting for the next weather system to stir things up. That said, forecasts can change, and the break itself is fairly consistent, so a blank run like this isn’t the norm around here, but it’s what’s on the cards for now.

We start off on Monday, August 17th, and honestly, it’s a total flat spell. The ocean’s basically asleep, with combined swell energy sitting at zero (0). The only thing breaking the surface is a light WNW breeze kicking up a few ripples. The water temp is 87°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but with dead-flat conditions, it’s only good for a swim.

The whole first week just drifts by with nothing to shout about – tiny scraps of windswell here and there (0.7ft to 2ft from the west, with periods barely 2 to 5 seconds), but every day is marked as “poor surf conditions.” The combined energy is in the single digits or double zeros. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so even those microscopic bumps would be chopped up. Not one morning or afternoon offers anything rideable through Sunday, August 23rd.

There’s a small flicker of hope on Monday morning, August 24th, when the wind shifts a little cross-offshore and the water goes clean, but there’s still no swell – combined energy is zero (0). It’s a tease, really. The next two weeks bring more of the same: long gaps where the surf stays at zero, with a few afternoons in late August showing tiny west swell readings (1ft to 2ft), but they’re all paired with onshore wind and labelled poor.

Finally, on Tuesday, September 1st, we get a brief moment of glassy conditions in the morning – the wind drops to almost nothing. But again, no swell. The ocean is flat as a pancake.

So to be honest, there isn’t a single standout day across the whole 16-day window. If you’re packing a kite instead of a paddle, the moderate cross-onshore winds on some of those later August afternoons might offer a bit of fun, but for surfing, it’s a total washout. Don’t lose hope, though – it won’t stay this way forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 29°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
4:15PM0.54m
3:40AM0.70m
5:27PM0.47m
4:11AM0.72m
7:25PM0.42m
4:50AM0.73m
5:44AM0.72m
6:59AM0.71m
8:24AM0.73m
1:07AM0.50m
Low Tide
9:19PM0.33m
10:51AM0.16m
9:29PM0.38m
12:03PM0.16m
9:05PM0.41m
1:30PM0.15m
3:01PM0.12m
4:12PM0.09m
5:02PM0.06m
2:50AM0.49m
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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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