Saint Annes Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° N 120.72° W

Saint Annes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Annes sea temperature is
18.5°C
2.2° 

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 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,100 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period with SSW 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 (Oct 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 16th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 16th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 21st Oct)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
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Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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SSW
20
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19
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SSW
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1.2
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
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16
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NW
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1.8
WNW
13
1.6
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11
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15
1.7
NW
10
0.9
SSW
18
2
NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
301
544
708
842
897
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742
735
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799
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671
558
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1100
624
419
456
524
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Wind (km/h)
10
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NW
5
E
15
ENE
5
WSW
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10
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15
WNW
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20
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NNW
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High Tide
1:06PM0.67m
1:47PM0.59m
2:45PM0.49m
7:45AM0.26m
4:08PM0.41m
7:49AM0.30m
5:40PM0.36m
7:59AM0.36m
6:58PM0.36m
8:13AM0.46m
8:01PM0.37m
Low Tide
9:34PM-0.81m
10:34PM-0.76m
11:32PM-0.70m
11:16AM0.20m
00:21AM-0.66m
12:41PM0.05m
1:03AM-0.60m
1:33PM-0.13m
1:38AM-0.55m
2:17PM-0.33m
2:10AM-0.50m
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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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