Saint Annes Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° N 120.72° W

Saint Annes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Annes sea temperature is
14.8° C
1.7° 

Saint Annes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Saint Annes surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 455 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with WNW swell.

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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Annes in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 1st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's take a look at what's on the table for Saint Annes over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the outlook is a bit grim. We've got a solid 16-day window, but the first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. There's a big gap from the start with no real surf on offer until the very end.

Kicking off on Saturday the 1st of August, we've got some swell but it's a messy picture. The swell is from the WNW at 6ft, but with a short period of 8 seconds and a cross-on wind, it's just poor. The combined energy is moderate (635), but it's not doing us any favours. This pattern of poor surf conditions and cross-onshore winds just sticks around day after day. The water is sitting at 59° which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

We get a few mornings, like Monday the 3rd and Saturday the 8th, where the wind is actually offshore, but the waves are still marginal or the tide is a problem. The swell stays small, between 2ft and 3ft for most of that time, with energy dropping off (184 to 277). It's a real struggle.

The best we see in the whole period is right at the tail end. On Sunday the 16th of August, in the afternoon, things finally line up. The swell is from the SSW at 3ft with a period of 14 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The combined energy is strong (657). But the real kicker is the wind: it's glassy. That's a major positive, meaning it'll be clean. The setup is a reef, so that long period will wrap in nicely.

So, the only standout here is Saint Annes on the afternoon of Sunday the 16th. It's a reef break, rated for advanced surfers, and it's fairly consistent. The glassy wind and solid 14-second period will make for some clean, shapely waves. It's not a big day size-wise, but the quality will be there. Keep in mind, however, that crowds are often an issue here.

The rest of the window is a dud.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.9
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
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1.7
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
10
1.6
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1.3
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9
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8
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0.5
SW
14
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SW
13
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SW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
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19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
403
234
412
435
434
452
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346
235
158
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111
78
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97
85
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124
210
325
267
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
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NW
10
W
15
WNW
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WNW
5
SW
10
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W
15
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:44PM0.38m
11:55PM0.59m
1:18PM0.46m
00:48AM0.41m
1:59PM0.54m
1:55AM0.23m
2:46PM0.62m
3:27AM0.08m
3:41PM0.71m
5:22AM0.02m
4:39PM0.80m
6:57AM0.06m
5:38PM0.89m
Low Tide
6:02PM-0.23m
6:44AM-0.70m
7:07PM-0.27m
7:17AM-0.57m
8:25PM-0.33m
7:54AM-0.44m
9:53PM-0.43m
8:39AM-0.31m
11:17PM-0.58m
9:37AM-0.20m
00:26AM-0.76m
10:48AM-0.13m
1:21AM-0.93m
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Feels °C
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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.

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