Saint Annes Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° N 120.72° W

Saint Annes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Annes sea temperature is
14.2° C
1.9° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with 898 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW 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 (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Saint Annes.

To be honest, mate, the next 16 days are a bit of a grind. We’re looking at a long stretch of marginal, messy surf with the wind never really playing ball. The water is sitting at 58°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a hood.

The whole period starts with a whimper. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are a write-off – small, weak swell around 3 ft from the southwest, with a cross-onshore wind chopping it up. The combined energy is moderate at best (587 on Sunday morning), but the quality is just poor. Not worth paddling out.

Things don’t improve much through the week. Tuesday the 21st to Thursday the 23rd stay small, with swell heights hovering around 3 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is either cross or cross-onshore. The energy picks up a bit on the 24th (Friday) with a 3 ft SW swell and a very long period of 24 seconds, giving it strong energy (904 on the morning), but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s messy. That long period groundswell might wrap in a little better here, but the wind will ruin it.

The weekend of the 26th and 27th sees the swell build slightly, with 3 ft to 4 ft coming from the SSW, and energy readings climbing into the strong range (1044 to 1761). The period is still long (18-19 seconds), suggesting proper groundswell, but again, the wind is cross-shore or cross-onshore, keeping it choppy and uninviting. It’s still only marginal.

The standout, if you can call it that, is Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th. The swell hits 4 ft to 4 ft from the SSW, with a solid period of 18 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (1538-1761 on Monday). The wind is a light cross-shore or light cross-onshore, so while it’s not glassy, it’s the cleanest we’ll see. This is advanced territory at a reef break, so it’s not for beginners, and the crowds here are often, so you’ll have company. The optimum swell direction for this sheltered spot is WNW, and we’re getting SSW, so it’s not the ideal angle, but it’ll still produce some waves.

After that, it fades. From Wednesday the 29th, the swell drops back to 3 ft to 4 ft, and the energy weakens. By the first week of August, it’s all tiny, weak, and poor – down to 1.0 ft with energy as low as 61. The wind continues to be a problem.

Honestly, there’s no real gold here. If you’re desperate, the Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are your best bet, but expectations should be low. This is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, but the conditions just aren’t lining up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1.9
NW
7
0.8
SW
24
0.6
SW
24
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SSW
21
0.8
SW
21
1
SW
20
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
358
358
264
310
358
295
414
422
734
405
389
389
294
201
314
661
444
664
799
527
746
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
W
5
N
10
W
15
WNW
0
W
10
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
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15
WNW
0
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
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cross
cross
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glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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cross
cross-off
High Tide
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
9:00AM0.14m
6:53PM0.80m
9:50AM0.18m
7:27PM0.87m
Low Tide
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
12:28PM0.02m
2:40AM-0.96m
1:09PM0.06m
3:16AM-1.05m
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8:15
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Temp °C
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18
14
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Feels °C
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12
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16
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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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