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Anna Maria Key Surf Forecast
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Anna Maria Key surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
26.9° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 14th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anna Maria Key over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tue 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
— | — | WSW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 3 | — | — | SW 2 | E 3 | SE 3 | S 5 | ESE 3 | S 5 | WNW 3 | |
0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 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 | 12:26PM0.90m | 1:18PM0.89m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:54PM-0.21m | ||||||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
 | 8:09 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 |
4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 |
 kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | — | SW 3 | — | — | SW 2 | E 3 | SE 3 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 226 | 223 | 236 | 223 | 223 | 333 | 226 | 650 | 709 | 1211 | 1162 | 1217 | 757 | 1150 | 1497 | 1211 | 1154 | 1211 | 1469 | 1096 | 1707 |
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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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