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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 Type | Time (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 ForecastSome 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 SummaryMostly 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | SSW 18 | |
563 | 469 | 463 | 1052 | 754 | 1528 | 1248 | 801 | 412 | 537 | 753 | 843 | 1911 | 638 | 362 | 851 | 1611 | 520 | 1082 | 1247 | 659 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | |
8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | 8:10 | |
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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) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 |
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) | NW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | S 9 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 21 | WNW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 23 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 |
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) | S 10 | S 10 | NW 16 | — | S 9 | — | S 10 | WNW 23 | WNW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 22 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | S 13 |
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) | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 15 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 10 |
6 | 35 | 127 | 1052 | 623 | 1528 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1911 | 574 | 162 | 851 | 1611 | 520 | 1082 | 1247 | 480 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 228 | 0 | 189 | 790 | 32 | 96 | 1266 | 0 | 20 | 117 | 0 | 333 | 144 | 0 | 228 | 116 | 0 | 117 | 96 | 0 | 117 |
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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.












