Saint Annes surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 PDT
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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
14.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8PM. 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 12s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 29th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 29th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 1st May)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
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
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
6
1.9
NW
7
0.7
NW
15
1.9
WNW
6
2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
WNW
18
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
171
396
217
297
464
212
551
237
500
500
243
126
207
326
367
630
536
414
501
242
242
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
5
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
10
NW
10
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
SSW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
15
SW
10
ESE
5
SW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
25
WNW
10
N
10
W
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
9:20PM0.76m
10:19AM0.43m
9:46PM0.81m
11:10AM0.38m
10:12PM0.85m
12:01PM0.32m
10:37PM0.87m
12:54PM0.26m
11:02PM0.88m
1:52PM0.20m
11:30PM0.86m
2:59PM0.16m
00:01AM0.80m
Low Tide
3:09PM-0.47m
4:03AM-0.81m
3:42PM-0.35m
4:43AM-0.92m
4:10PM-0.22m
5:24AM-1.00m
4:34PM-0.11m
6:04AM-1.03m
4:54PM-0.02m
6:44AM-1.02m
5:10PM0.05m
7:27AM-0.98m
5:25PM0.11m
8:12AM-0.91m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
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7:45
7:46
7:47
7:49
7:50
7:50
7:51
7:52
Temp °C
19
13
18
17
13
17
16
12
15
15
12
14
15
14
15
16
13
15
16
13
17
15
10
15
12
10
16
14
10
13
13
9
13
12
13
13
12
9
11
11
9
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
18
1.3
WNW
7
0.7
NW
15
0.6
NW
14
1.5
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
9
0.2
WSW
13
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
12
Energy kJ
154
178
217
155
249
203
17
237
500
500
243
126
183
326
367
630
536
414
188
37
156
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
15
0.6
NW
16
0.6
WNW
10
0.3
SW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.2
S
12
0.7
NW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
18
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.2
S
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
38
206
68
33
178
212
11
162
31
9
102
30
207
68
68
127
129
188
11
180
242
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
S
10
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.1
SW
15
0.2
S
11
0.4
NW
18
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.7
SW
15
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
21
46
33
14
29
28
8
29
9
8
9
84
86
76
127
70
70
49
18
242
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
6
1.9
NW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
6
2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
12
1.4
NW
8
1
WNW
6
0.5
WNW
4
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
NW
5
0.6
W
5
Energy kJ
171
396
157
297
464
551
262
68
9
501
62
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
3
4
3
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
96
0
117
144
0
85
117
26
20
471
0
75
116
0
20
558
2
144
795
0
230
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
2
3
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
6
7
5
5
5
7
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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