
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Annes surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,693 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 0.5m 19s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Annes over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, I’m Rusty.
Let’s get real about Saint Annes. This is a sheltered reef break that’s advanced and fairly consistent, but it needs a WNW swell to fire. The water’s at 59°, and the anomaly is -0.5°, so pretty much normal for this time of year.
The whole 16-day stretch is a bust. There’s no point where the score tells me to paddle out. The first bit of surf shows up on Sunday afternoon, July 5th, with a tiny 2ft SSW swell at 18 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore and the wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” That sets the tone. The combined energy of all swells ranges from moderate to strong – you’ll see values like 517 and 821 (moderate), and even 1607 (strong) on July 8th – but the wind is always cross, cross-on, or messy, and the comments are either “poor” or “marginal.”
On Thursday, July 9th, the swell rises to 7ft, then 8ft in the afternoon, both from the WNW with a short 8-second period. That’s big enough for experts only, but the cross-shore wind and lumpy chop will trash it. The energy is strong at 1279 that afternoon, but the quality is gone. It’s the same story all the way: the swell height and energy change, but the wind never cooperates. By Wednesday, July 15th, we’re seeing 8ft again from the WNW with an 8-second period, still cross-shore, still marginal.
On Saturday, July 11th, the wind goes light offshore from the SW for the morning, and the swell is 3ft from the SSW at 15 seconds – that’s real groundswell. But the wave comment is still only “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” and the energy is low (481). The offshore wind is a big plus, but the setup doesn’t deliver.
There’s nothing to get excited about. Not a single standout. For a break that’s fairly consistent, this is a rough stretch of poor conditions. Forecasts can turn, but right now, I’d wait for a better run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
273 | 264 | 402 | 269 | 596 | 857 | 651 | 857 | 667 | 935 | 1420 | 601 | 882 | 1321 | 435 | 389 | 347 | 309 | 259 | 277 | 297 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | on |
High Tide | 3:03PM0.39m | 1:48AM0.30m | 3:49PM0.49m | 3:20AM0.11m | 4:38PM0.61m | 5:21AM0.02m | 5:27PM0.75m | 7:03AM0.04m | 6:14PM0.88m | 8:14AM0.11m | 7:00PM1.01m | 9:08AM0.19m | 7:45PM1.12m | 9:54AM0.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:40PM-0.08m | 8:39AM-0.55m | 10:27PM-0.20m | 9:25AM-0.42m | 11:55PM-0.41m | 10:19AM-0.31m | 00:58AM-0.63m | 11:20AM-0.23m | 1:49AM-0.86m | 12:21PM-0.18m | 2:34AM-1.05m | 1:17PM-0.16m | 3:17AM-1.21m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | |
8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | 8:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
273 | 264 | 402 | 261 | 596 | 857 | 651 | 382 | 667 | 545 | 714 | 397 | 397 | 747 | 435 | 344 | 347 | 172 | 111 | 277 | 297 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | S 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | S 18 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
99 | 120 | 305 | 269 | 322 | 87 | 142 | 491 | 119 | 127 | 552 | 160 | — | 392 | 382 | 2 | 334 | 309 | 259 | 88 | 101 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 22 | S 21 | S 19 | S 20 | W 16 | S 18 |
59 | 32 | 67 | 98 | 96 | 4 | 23 | 188 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 9 | 29 | 30 | 5 | 55 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
86 | 19 | 47 | 86 | 192 | 132 | 335 | 857 | 319 | 935 | 1420 | 601 | 882 | 1321 | — | 389 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 117 | 2 | 117 | 144 | 0 | 117 | 144 | 0 | 117 | 108 | 0 | 144 | 87 | 0 | 85 | 85 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 105 |
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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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