Saint Annes surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 05 May 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
13.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) 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 0.2m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 10th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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 morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tue
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
3
0
0
4
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.9
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
6
2.2
NW
7
1.4
WNW
7
2.3
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.6
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
0.7
SSW
18
2.5
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
242
239
136
157
233
279
529
197
597
840
285
874
935
280
650
541
506
471
353
419
340
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
WNW
25
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
5
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
10
W
5
SE
5
SW
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
SSW
10
SSW
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-on
High Tide
00:01AM0.80m
4:25PM0.15m
00:36AM0.72m
1:21AM0.59m
6:15PM0.22m
2:23AM0.45m
6:31PM0.28m
3:54AM0.32m
6:50PM0.37m
5:39AM0.25m
7:11PM0.50m
7:06AM0.25m
7:38PM0.64m
Low Tide
8:12AM-0.91m
5:38PM0.14m
9:00AM-0.83m
9:51AM-0.74m
8:32PM0.20m
10:44AM-0.66m
11:13PM0.10m
11:35AM-0.58m
00:38AM-0.09m
12:21PM-0.51m
1:34AM-0.32m
1:03PM-0.45m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
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7:52
7:52
7:53
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
Temp °C
13
18
18
14
20
19
14
19
19
15
20
19
15
20
19
15
21
21
18
20
20
10
16
14
12
18
16
11
16
15
12
16
14
14
18
17
15
20
20
17
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
14
1.1
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
12
0.5
SW
14
1.6
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
18
1.8
WNW
8
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
16
1.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
SSW
18
1.9
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
180
196
136
85
233
92
273
109
120
414
152
169
479
186
352
541
506
471
353
419
340
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.2
WNW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
SW
18
0.9
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
WNW
15
0.5
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
242
239
25
134
133
13
215
43
42
124
89
218
554
280
104
330
402
402
196
305
242
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
5
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.6
WNW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.2
WNW
17
0.4
NW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
12
0.6
WNW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
20
9
9
123
15
2
68
48
28
65
91
14
129
53
3
13
11
11
13
9
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
5
0.4
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
5
1.4
NW
6
0.9
WNW
6
1.9
WNW
6
2.2
NW
7
1.4
WNW
7
2.3
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.6
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
7
Energy kJ
40
7
105
157
61
279
529
197
597
840
285
874
935
277
650
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
3
2
2
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
85
96
0
228
96
0
230
96
0
144
96
0
85
117
0
20
0
0
20
20
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
1
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
9
8
8
9
6
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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