Saint Annes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for our little corner of the world.

For the next 16 days, it’s a real mixed bag. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, but it’s going to be a battle with the wind most of the time. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, but the second half of the period has a couple of windows that could be worth a paddle, especially if you’re an advanced surfer.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Tuesday, the 22nd of July. It’s not going to be a day to write home about, but there’s a little bit of energy in the water. The swell is from the SSW at 3 ft, with a period of 14 seconds, giving a combined wave energy of 471 (moderate). The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the WNW, which will keep the surface a bit messy but not totally blown out. It’s a marginal day, but it’s the start of something.

The next few days, from the 23rd through the 24th, are pretty poor. The swell drops off and the cross-onshore wind picks up, making things choppy. Not worth changing your plans for.

Now, things start to get a little more interesting around the 25th of July. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SW, with a much longer period of 21 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a solid 1344 (strong). The wind is still a cross-shore, but it’s a gentle breeze, so it’s not too bad. This is a good setup for a reef break like Saint Annes, as the long period will wrap in nicely. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but it’s also one that gets crowded often, so expect company. The water temperature is average for this time of year.

The 27th of July is another one to look at. Swell holds at 4 ft from the SSW, with a 19-second period and a combined energy of 1352 (strong). The wind is a gentle cross-shore again. This is starting to look like a pattern.

The standout of the whole run, without a doubt, is the morning of Tuesday, the 28th of July. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the SSW, with a 18-second period and a combined energy of 1609 (strong). The wind is offshore from the WSW, blowing at just 10 km/h. That’s the magic word right there – offshore. This is going to be glassy, clean, and the best the reef will look all forecast. The 5 ft is a solid size for an advanced surfer, and the long period means it will have plenty of push. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

The 29th of July looks okay in the morning, with a 3 ft SSW swell and a 16-second period, but the wind is a light cross-onshore. The afternoon turns glassy with a light offshore, but the swell drops a touch.

After that, from the 30th of July onward, the quality drops off. The swell gets smaller and the wind turns more cross-onshore. There’s a bit of a windswell from the WNW on the 31st, but it’s short period and messy. The first few days of August see a bit of a bump from the WNW, but the period is short and the wind is on it, making it poor.

So, the call is simple. Don’t bother before the 25th. The best bet is the morning of the 28th of July at Saint Annes. It’s the cleanest, most powerful option we’ve got. The 27th is a good backup. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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