Saint Annes surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 PDT
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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
14.4° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal 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 (Apr 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 2nd May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 2nd May)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
5
1.3
NW
6
0.6
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.8
NW
7
1.3
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
6
1.9
NW
8
1.4
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
2.1
NW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
111
116
90
458
279
339
297
427
669
647
739
595
1182
585
239
186
326
568
638
434
357
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
5
N
10
WNW
25
NW
5
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
W
10
SW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
15
W
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
ESE
10
SW
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
High Tide
8:52PM0.70m
9:25AM0.45m
9:20PM0.76m
10:19AM0.43m
9:46PM0.81m
11:10AM0.38m
10:12PM0.85m
12:01PM0.32m
10:37PM0.87m
12:54PM0.26m
11:02PM0.88m
1:52PM0.20m
11:30PM0.86m
Low Tide
2:31PM-0.59m
3:20AM-0.66m
3:09PM-0.47m
4:03AM-0.81m
3:42PM-0.35m
4:43AM-0.92m
4:10PM-0.22m
5:24AM-1.00m
4:34PM-0.11m
6:04AM-1.03m
4:54PM-0.02m
6:44AM-1.02m
5:10PM0.05m
7:27AM-0.98m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:07
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7:45
7:45
7:46
7:47
7:49
7:50
7:50
7:51
Temp °C
17
13
19
19
14
18
17
13
18
17
13
15
16
12
14
15
14
15
16
14
15
12
10
16
14
11
15
12
10
17
14
11
14
14
9
12
12
12
12
12
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.9
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
12
0.5
NW
18
1.2
WNW
6
0.7
NW
15
0.6
NW
14
1.4
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
0.4
SW
16
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
Energy kJ
44
53
90
154
117
217
155
197
669
17
739
595
595
66
239
186
180
568
638
434
357
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.6
NW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
S
12
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
WNW
18
0.8
WNW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
15
Energy kJ
46
87
38
38
206
33
33
178
28
11
29
31
9
9
51
121
326
160
127
70
188
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
S
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.5
NW
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
19
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.3
WSW
4
Energy kJ
41
64
38
21
75
31
14
47
8
8
31
9
31
27
34
86
84
31
70
129
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
5
1.3
NW
6
0.7
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
11
1.8
NW
7
1.3
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
6
1.9
NW
8
1.5
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
9
2.1
NW
12
1.5
WNW
12
Energy kJ
111
116
34
458
279
339
297
427
647
421
1182
585
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
116
0
85
96
0
230
144
0
85
96
0
57
117
2
85
105
0
20
117
0
20
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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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.

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