Saint Annes Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° N 120.72° W

Saint Annes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Annes sea temperature is
14.6° C
1.6° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,817 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 28th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Saint Annes over the next couple of weeks.

First off, I’ve gotta be straight with you: the surf forecast for this spot is pretty grim for the majority of the period. The water temp is sitting at 15°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick suit.

The only day that even looks like it might be worth a paddle is Tuesday, the 21st of July. The wind is a light breeze from the SSW, which is actually offshore for Saint Annes. That’s a major plus. You’ve got a 4ft SSW swell running with a long 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 855, so there’s a bit of push behind it. The wave comment says it’s marginal, but with clean offshore wind, that’s your best window. It’s a sheltered reef break, so it needs a decent size to get going, and it’s fairly consistent. The only downside is that crowds are often here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

After that, it’s a rough run. Wednesday the 22nd sees a cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions, and it just gets worse from there. Thursday the 23rd afternoon you’ll see a 8ft WNW swell, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore, and the period is a short 7 seconds. That’s going to be a messy, lumpy, and blown-out mess. Not for paddling, might be worth a look for the kite crew though.

We then go through a long stretch where the wind is constantly cross or cross-onshore, the swell is mixed, and the energy values drop right off. From Friday the 24th right through to the 5th of August, nearly every session is flagged as poor surf conditions. There are a few days with marginal notes, like Saturday the 25th morning with a 3ft SSW swell and a very long 21-second period, but the cross-shore wind will kill the shape. Long-period groundswell like that would be better off hitting a point or a reef, but here at a sheltered reef with cross-wind, it’s just not going to line up.

Honestly, if you’re desperate, Tuesday the 21st of July is your one and only shot at something clean. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off. It’s one of those stretches where the forecast just doesn’t want to cooperate.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon).

Tue
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
2.4
WNW
7
2.5
NW
8
0.8
SW
24
2.1
WNW
7
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SSW
21
0.8
SW
21
1.1
SW
20
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
2.4
NW
8
1.2
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
19
3
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
475
439
405
389
321
213
525
708
661
495
664
799
527
872
657
572
767
854
963
1305
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
W
20
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
20
NW
25
NW
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NNW
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WNW
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NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
10:25AM0.20m
8:01PM0.92m
10:52AM0.20m
8:35PM0.96m
Low Tide
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
1:44PM0.07m
3:49AM-1.09m
2:18PM0.04m
4:19AM-1.10m
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6:03
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6:07
6:07
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8:14
8:13
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8:09
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Temp °C
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20
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20
17
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Feels °C
22
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17
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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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