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Saint Annes Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Luis Obispo (23 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Saint Annes surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 13th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 17th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 17th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Annes over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 | |
278 | 265 | 587 | 689 | 597 | 737 | 1203 | 1453 | 2008 | 1183 | 3217 | 1999 | 2279 | 3355 | 2307 | 1297 | 978 | 926 | 578 | 386 | 814 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 8:13AM0.28m | 8:07PM0.79m | 9:10AM0.31m | 8:40PM0.93m | 10:02AM0.34m | 9:15PM1.05m | 10:53AM0.36m | 9:52PM1.13m | 11:43AM0.36m | 10:31PM1.15m | 12:36PM0.35m | 11:12PM1.12m | 1:32PM0.34m | 11:55PM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:42PM-0.41m | 3:03AM-0.78m | 2:21PM-0.36m | 3:45AM-0.98m | 2:59PM-0.31m | 4:27AM-1.13m | 3:38PM-0.26m | 5:10AM-1.23m | 4:18PM-0.20m | 5:55AM-1.28m | 5:01PM-0.13m | 6:42AM-1.27m | 5:48PM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
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Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
14 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | NW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | SSW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 |
 kJ | 278 | 265 | 296 | 689 | 366 | 737 | 736 | 314 | 1079 | 217 | 165 | 160 | 2279 | 101 | 2307 | 1297 | 978 | 926 | 578 | 386 | 814 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | WNW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 15 | WNW 16 | NW 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 161 | 158 | 380 | 371 | 8 | 326 | 318 | 30 | 188 | 222 | 15 | 69 | 102 | 25 | 58 | 55 | 29 | 69 | 173 | 217 | 89 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 18 | NW 18 | NW 16 | SW 20 | S 20 | — | S 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 20 | 106 | 235 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 31 | 79 | 127 | 15 | 7 | — | 25 | 12 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 28 | 68 | 64 | 66 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 11 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 181 | 587 | — | 597 | — | 1203 | 1453 | 2008 | 1183 | 3217 | 1999 | — | 3355 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 228 | 117 | 0 | 85 | 117 | 0 | 85 | 96 | 0 | 228 | 144 | 115 | 228 | 96 | 0 | 20 | 85 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
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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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