Anna Maria Key surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 11 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
26.7° C
(Which is 1.7°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 0.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 15th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 5s

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 Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
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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
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
5
0.3
WNW
2
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
4
0.3
NW
2
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.5
NW
4
0.5
WNW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.5
WNW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.2
NNW
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
8
9
6
10
6
7
7
1
3
1
0
2
1
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
25
WNW
10
E
10
NW
20
N
15
E
10
N
25
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
30
NNW
15
N
30
WNW
10
NNW
10
SW
20
W
10
N
5
SW
25
WNW
5
E
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:11AM0.51m
8:25PM0.53m
9:26AM0.56m
9:48PM0.52m
9:43AM0.62m
11:03PM0.50m
10:05AM0.69m
00:14AM0.49m
10:31AM0.77m
1:28AM0.47m
11:04AM0.84m
2:54AM0.44m
11:42AM0.89m
Low Tide
2:35PM0.28m
2:55AM0.15m
3:37PM0.17m
3:29AM0.22m
4:30PM0.05m
3:59AM0.29m
5:20PM-0.06m
4:23AM0.36m
6:11PM-0.15m
4:41AM0.41m
7:02PM-0.20m
4:49AM0.43m
7:56PM-0.22m
cloud
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rain showers
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clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:09
8:09
8:10
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:13
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1
1
Temp °C
27
27
26
26
26
25
24
24
25
26
26
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
25
26
26
30
28
27
28
26
24
26
24
25
25
24
23
22
21
22
24
23
23
26
26
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
4
0.1
NW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
3
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
6
7
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
5
Energy kJ
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
2
0.3
NW
2
0.1
NW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.5
NW
4
0.5
WNW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.2
NNE
3
0.5
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
1
1
1
3
8
9
6
10
1
7
3
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1664
562
919
292
300
269
242
562
223
223
411
227
236
657
248
223
650
223
284
635
223
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf Coast, Florida
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
8
9
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
6
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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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