Saint Annes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Saint Annes over the next couple of weeks.

Overall, it’s a bit of a frustrating stretch ahead. We’ve got a distinct lack of truly clean, well-shaped waves. The wind is nearly always cross or cross-onshore, which is going to put a chop on the face. The best we can hope for is a few mornings where the wind is light enough to let the swell line up, but it’s not going to be epic.

The first session that might be worth a paddle is on Friday morning, 24 July. The swell is a tiny 3ft, but it’s been a while since we’ve had any surf, so it’s a start. It’s a long-period groundswell (24 seconds) from the SW, which is a bit off the optimum WNW direction for this reef. The energy is moderate (940). The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s not all messy. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the only window in the first few days.

Saturday morning, 25 July is probably the best bet we’ve got. Swell is a more inviting 3ft, still from the SW with a very long period of 21 seconds. That long period means the waves will have good shape and power, but it might break a bit straight on the reef. The energy is solid moderate (1180). The wind is a gentle cross-shore, keeping things reasonably clean. It’s still a marginal forecast, but this is the standout in the first week.

The rest of the first week into the second week is a bit of a write-off. The wind picks up to a moderate breeze, staying cross or cross-on, and the surf quality is repeatedly described as poor. There’s a lot of energy at times (like 1630 on the 28th), but the wind just ruins the surface.

Looking into the second week, things get a bit more interesting but less certain. Tuesday morning, 4 August shows a promising 8ft swell from the NW, right on the optimum direction. The energy is high (1368). However, the wind is a light cross-onshore. That’s a serious amount of swell. Over 8ft, this is expert territory only. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it could be a big, powerful day for the experienced crew.

The water temperature is sitting at 59°F, which is a bit colder than the average for this time of year. You’ll definitely want a good wetsuit.

Bottom line: Saturday the 25th is your best chance for a fun, clean-ish session. The big swell on the 4th of August is a tantalising long-range prospect, but it’s a long way off and the wind is iffy.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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