Saint Annes surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 PDT
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Saint Annes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saint Annes sea temperature is
14.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 24th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 24th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 24th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
W
15
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
1
WNW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
18
0.7
NW
16
0.9
NW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
253
251
145
162
94
173
170
155
198
158
236
347
175
206
127
94
85
113
209
261
309
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
20
W
10
NW
15
WNW
15
W
5
N
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
NE
0
W
10
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
5:18PM0.33m
3:17AM0.64m
6:20PM0.40m
4:41AM0.54m
7:08PM0.48m
6:07AM0.48m
7:48PM0.56m
7:22AM0.46m
8:22PM0.64m
8:28AM0.46m
8:52PM0.70m
9:25AM0.45m
9:20PM0.76m
10:19AM0.43m
Low Tide
9:38PM0.07m
11:02AM-0.91m
11:19PM0.02m
12:04PM-0.85m
00:40AM-0.12m
12:59PM-0.78m
1:43AM-0.30m
1:48PM-0.69m
2:35AM-0.49m
2:31PM-0.59m
3:20AM-0.66m
3:09PM-0.47m
4:03AM-0.81m
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
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7:40
7:42
7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:45
7:46
Temp °C
20
14
15
16
12
14
15
13
14
15
12
14
15
13
16
16
13
15
16
14
15
15
10
11
12
9
12
12
11
10
11
9
12
11
10
14
13
12
15
14
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
S
14
0.6
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.5
S
13
0.6
W
15
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
1
WNW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
18
0.7
NW
16
0.9
NW
15
Energy kJ
253
121
145
153
94
173
89
155
198
158
236
347
175
206
127
94
85
113
209
261
309
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
16
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
S
15
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.4
WNW
15
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.7
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
S
12
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
NW
19
0.3
S
15
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
251
225
209
98
128
126
71
73
46
45
45
22
21
20
8
44
8
96
38
76
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
11
0.6
S
15
0.3
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
W
15
0.3
WNW
18
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
13
0.3
SW
15
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
16
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
8
Energy kJ
23
155
51
84
84
112
61
17
30
30
34
14
41
39
41
46
64
38
21
75
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
Energy kJ
212
251
125
162
71
170
117
16
18
34
76
21
11
154
31
132
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
117
3
261
220
0
85
228
2
96
228
0
85
220
0
26
189
0
0
85
2
96
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
6
8
5
5
5
5
9
6
4
6
5
5
5
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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.

Saint Annes is 4 km (2 miles) from Port San Luis. If you plan a vacation in San Luis Obispo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port San Luis. Port San Luis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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