Saint Annes Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° N 120.72° W

Saint Annes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Annes sea temperature is
15.2° C
0.8° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,420 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with NW 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 14s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 17th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 24s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 21st Jul)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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 shaping up for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch for Saint Annes. The whole sixteen-day window is a bit of a write-off, with nothing that really gets the heart pumping. The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is about 1° cooler than normal for this time of year – nothing too wild, but it’s got a bit of a chill to it.

The first real chance of a wave comes on Friday the 17th of July, with a 5 ft swell from the WNW, but the period is a short 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 630 (moderate), and with a light onshore breeze, it’s not going to be clean. It’s a marginal call at best, and the scores back that up. Saturday the 18th starts with a tiny 3 ft swell from the SW, but hey, that 18-second period is a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (756), but the wind is light and onshore for the morning, so it’s still a “maybe” rather than a “go.” The afternoon goes cross-onshore and choppy, so don’t hold your breath.

The whole of the following week, from Sunday the 19th through to Thursday the 24th, is a real slog. Swells are small, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore. There’s a spike on Tuesday the 21st with a 7 ft SSW swell (13 seconds) and strong energy (1551), but with a moderate cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a messy, choppy mess. That’s too big for beginners and with the wind, it’s only going to be a battle for the experts. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The only real standout that makes me want to paddle out is Thursday the 24th of July. The morning shows a tiny 3 ft swell from the SW, but the period is a whopping 24 seconds – that’s some serious, long-period groundswell. The energy is strong at 1182. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it won’t be glassy, but with that kind of period, it’s going to wrap around the reef and push through. This is a classic case where a long-period swell can be magic at Saint Annes, a reef break, even though the height is small. It’s the best option on offer, but it’s still just a “marginal” call.

After that, the end of the month and into August looks like more of the same – small, weak, and onshore. Nothing worth getting excited about. It’s one of those periods where the forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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WNW
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WNW
8
0.6
WNW
17
0.8
SW
18
0.8
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
16
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SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
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16
0.6
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16
1.2
SSW
16
2.1
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13
1.9
SSW
11
1
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15
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15
0.9
SSW
14
2
WNW
7
0.8
SSW
14
2.1
WNW
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
257
356
221
370
291
284
358
358
268
255
196
697
1420
885
445
405
321
372
213
384
465
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
W
0
NNW
10
SW
15
WNW
0
W
10
WSW
10
W
5
N
5
SW
10
WNW
5
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20
SSW
15
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5
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15
WNW
25
NW
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NNW
20
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20
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High Tide
1:27PM0.46m
00:16AM0.74m
2:14PM0.48m
1:11AM0.52m
3:04PM0.50m
2:22AM0.29m
3:55PM0.54m
4:05AM0.12m
4:45PM0.59m
6:07AM0.05m
5:32PM0.65m
7:48AM0.09m
6:15PM0.72m
Low Tide
6:30PM-0.16m
7:24AM-0.93m
7:40PM-0.16m
8:08AM-0.73m
9:05PM-0.20m
8:55AM-0.53m
10:38PM-0.31m
9:46AM-0.34m
00:02AM-0.47m
10:42AM-0.18m
1:07AM-0.66m
11:38AM-0.06m
1:58AM-0.83m
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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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