Saint Annes Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° N 120.72° W

Saint Annes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 31 Jul 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, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with 811 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM. 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+) 2AM (Sat 1st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 1st Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s ahead for Saint Annes.

Honestly, I’m a bit gutted to say this, but there’s not a whole lot to get excited about in the next two weeks. The whole run kicks off with a bit of a dud. We’ve got a consistent cross-onshore wind that’s just messing up what little swell is on offer. The water’s sitting at 59°F and feels a bit colder than normal for this time of year, a solid 3°F off the mark, so you’ll want a decent suit.

The first real chance to get a board in the water isn’t until Sunday morning, August 2nd. The swell is a workable 6ft from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, giving the break a moderate energy kick (558). It’s still a cross-on wind, but light enough that it won't be a total washout. The wave comment says "marginal," and honestly, I’d call it a session for the keen local who knows the reef. The energy builds strongly through that Sunday afternoon, hitting 7ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds and a big energy reading of 1406, but the wind picks up to a gentle breeze, making it choppy and messy. That’s a no-go for me.

The best looking slot on the whole calendar, and I mean the only standout, lands on Monday morning, August 3rd. The swell drops to a clean 5ft from the WNW, period pushes up to 10 seconds, and for the first time, we get an offshore wind from the SW. That’s the magic word, folks. The energy is moderate (478), but with that glassy, offshore wind grooming the reef, you’ll find some proper, clean lines. This is the one window to aim for.

After that, it’s back to the grind. The rest of the first week and into the second week is plagued by persistent cross-onshore winds. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, and the energy is weak. Short period WNW swell just doesn’t have the punch. There’s a slight shift in the second week starting around August 8th, where the swell direction swings to the SSW and the period goes very long, over 15 seconds. These are groundswells, but they’re small, 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is still cross-onshore or onshore. For a sheltered reef like Saint Annes, that long period SSW swell might wrap in a little, but with that wind, it's not going to be pretty. The energy is still moderate (peaking around 564), but the conditions are just "marginal" at best. It’s a long wait for very little pay-off.

So, there you have it. A long, dry spell with one bright, offshore morning on the 3rd. If you’re not out there Monday morning, you’re probably waiting for the next weather system to change things up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.3
WNW
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1.7
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NW
8
1.6
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
344
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279
412
435
811
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411
346
302
217
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113
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251
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
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10
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10
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15
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High Tide
11:08PM0.75m
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
Low Tide
5:07PM-0.19m
6:13AM-0.82m
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
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6:15
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8:07
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Temp °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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