Saint Annes surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

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Saint Annes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saint Annes sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saint Annes this week:

The surf forecast for Saint Annes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Annes in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 26th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 31st May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 27th May)8ft (2.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Annes over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
1
3
0
1
3
0
0
4
1
0
4
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
3
WNW
8
1.4
NW
14
2.1
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
18
1.2
WNW
17
1.3
WNW
16
2.1
WNW
15
2.3
NW
8
1
WNW
13
3
WNW
8
3
NW
9
1.8
WNW
9
3
WNW
8
3
NW
9
1
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
563
469
463
1052
754
1528
1248
801
412
537
753
843
1911
638
362
851
1611
520
1082
1247
659
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
NNW
25
WNW
35
WNW
20
NW
15
W
20
W
0
NE
5
S
15
WSW
5
N
20
WNW
30
NW
5
N
25
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
25
WNW
25
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
7:09PM0.65m
7:25AM0.26m
7:43PM0.72m
8:36AM0.27m
8:13PM0.80m
9:36AM0.29m
8:41PM0.87m
10:29AM0.29m
9:07PM0.92m
11:18AM0.28m
9:32PM0.97m
12:04PM0.25m
9:59PM1.00m
12:48PM0.22m
Low Tide
1:41AM-0.44m
1:09PM-0.46m
2:31AM-0.65m
1:52PM-0.34m
3:15AM-0.83m
2:29PM-0.23m
3:54AM-0.98m
2:59PM-0.12m
4:32AM-1.09m
3:25PM-0.04m
5:08AM-1.15m
3:47PM0.02m
5:43AM-1.16m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:10
1
Temp °C
16
13
15
15
13
14
15
14
15
16
14
17
17
14
20
18
14
20
19
15
20
14
10
10
9
7
11
11
13
14
13
13
13
12
11
16
12
9
15
14
12
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.4
NW
14
0.9
SSW
14
2.1
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
17
1.3
WNW
16
0.6
SSW
14
1.6
WNW
7
1
WNW
13
0.5
SSW
14
2.1
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
20
1.9
WNW
9
1
SSW
18
Energy kJ
563
469
463
539
754
297
1248
801
412
298
753
843
149
242
362
108
626
505
596
548
659
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.2
S
9
0.9
SSW
15
0.1
S
10
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
18
1
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.1
SW
21
1.3
WNW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SW
23
0.7
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.5
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
257
212
142
7
339
2
293
226
210
537
183
100
17
638
111
135
131
156
149
866
120
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
NW
16
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
23
0.7
WNW
20
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.6
WNW
11
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
16
7
43
2
2
52
342
207
141
145
105
36
62
308
102
43
82
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
3
0.9
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
3
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
15
2.3
NW
8
1.3
WNW
7
3
WNW
8
3
NW
9
1.8
WNW
9
3
WNW
8
3
NW
9
1.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
6
35
127
1052
623
1528
1911
574
162
851
1611
520
1082
1247
480
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
4
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
228
0
189
790
32
96
1266
0
20
117
0
333
144
0
228
116
0
117
96
0
117
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
2
3
4
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
7
7
7
5
4
4
6
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Information about the Saint Annes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Saint Annes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Saint Annes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Saint Annes 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 (Saint Annes) 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 Saint Annes 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.

Saint Annes is 4 km (2 miles) from Port San Luis. If you plan a vacation in San Luis Obispo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port San Luis. Port San Luis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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