Saint Annes Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° N 120.72° W

Saint Annes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Annes sea temperature is
15.7°C
1.1° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 849 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 3rd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 4th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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 on the cards for Saint Annes over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, this is a tough stretch. We've got a long dry spell ahead with very little to get excited about. The first solid recommendation doesn't pop up until the afternoon of Sunday, the 6th of September, so you're looking at over a week of flat or messy conditions before that.

Saint Annes is a sheltered reef break that lights up best with a WNW swell, but we've got a persistent run of weak, short-period SSW swell and cross or cross-onshore winds that are just ruining the shape. The water is sitting around 60°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year—about a degree and a half off the average, so you'll want the thick rubber.

The only true standout in the whole 16-day window is the afternoon of Sunday, the 6th of September. We've got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a long 15-second period, and the wind goes glassy. That combination is a rare treat here and will give you the best chance at a smooth, lined-up wave. Combined swell energy is moderate at 437, and for this spot, that's about as good as it gets in this outlook. Get on it if you can.

Before that, there's nothing doing. The early part of September is just a write-off—cross-onshore breeze, small weak swell, and poor surf conditions across the board. Even the marginal calls on the 4th and 5th are more hope than reality with the wind angles we're seeing.

Later in the second week, around the 12th and 13th of September, the swell picks up to 6ft to 7ft from the WNW, which is the right direction for Saint Annes. But the period is short (7 to 9 seconds), and it's looking lumpy and cross-onshore. The energy is moderate to strong (533 to 903), but for paddle surfing, the quality is a question mark. Honestly, with that size and wind setup, it might be more interesting for the kite crew than us wave riders.

Around the 14th of September, we've got similar size but still that onshore component. It could be worth a look if you're desperate, but I wouldn't call it a standout.

So, to wrap it up: if you've got a window, target that glassy Sunday afternoon on the 6th. Everything else, you're probably better off waiting for the next proper swell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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0
0
1
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1
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0
1
0
0
3
0
0
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
544
485
394
321
210
198
154
154
154
132
129
323
248
413
666
608
667
635
463
589
428
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
WNW
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
N
15
NW
30
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
25
NW
10
NNW
15
W
20
WNW
5
ESE
10
WNW
10
WNW
0
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Wind State
cross
cross
cross
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cross
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cross-off
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glassy
High Tide
11:51AM0.59m
00:01AM0.48m
12:26PM0.66m
00:58AM0.34m
1:07PM0.72m
2:07AM0.20m
1:55PM0.75m
3:37AM0.11m
2:51PM0.77m
5:18AM0.09m
3:55PM0.79m
6:42AM0.16m
5:02PM0.81m
Low Tide
6:02PM-0.52m
6:06AM-0.54m
7:01PM-0.58m
6:40AM-0.42m
8:07PM-0.62m
7:18AM-0.30m
9:20PM-0.68m
8:06AM-0.19m
10:36PM-0.76m
9:10AM-0.09m
11:46PM-0.85m
10:34AM-0.04m
00:47AM-0.94m
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6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
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7:31
7:30
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7:28
7:27
7:24
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Temp °C
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19
14
17
18
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17
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Feels °C
16
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12
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16
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14
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17
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17
14
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18
17
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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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