Saint Annes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, it’s pretty quiet. The next couple of days are a struggle. We’ve got small swell and tricky conditions, nothing really worth paddling out for. The water temperature is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – you’ll want a decent wetsuit for sure.

The first signs of life don’t show until Friday the 24th. That morning, we see a small 3ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 24 seconds. The energy is moderate (847). The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the WNW, keeping things clean-ish. That long period means the waves will have some shape and power, but they might be a bit straight for a beach break – this spot is a reef, though, so it could line up nicely. It’s marginal, but the best we’ve seen. Friday afternoon is similar, with a 2ft swell, but the energy jumps up to strong (1136) – that’s all that long-period groundswell packing a punch.

Saturday the 25th morning is a similar story: 3ft SW swell, 21-second period, and strong energy (1086). The wind is still light cross-shore, so it should be rideable. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect company.

The real standout, if you’re an expert, is Monday the 27th afternoon. The swell jumps to 10ft from the WNW, but the period drops to just 8 seconds – that’s short-period windswell, and it’s going to be a beast. The energy is very strong (2014). Winds are a moderate cross-shore from the NW, adding some chop. This is for experts only – 10ft of short-period swell is nasty, powerful, and not for the faint of heart. If you’re not comfortable in heavy, lumpy surf, give this one a miss.

The following weeks are a write-off. From Tuesday the 28th afternoon through to the end of the outlook, the conditions are poor. The swell is small, choppy, and the wind is never quite right. Sunday the 2nd of August has a 4ft swell from the WNW, but with a period of just 7 seconds and weak energy (252), it’s not going to produce anything decent. The entire second week is a dud, with nothing but poor surf conditions and small, weak swell.

In short, your best bet is Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th for small, clean, long-period waves. If you’re a hardcore expert, Monday the 27th afternoon might be your madness. After that, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

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