Surf Forecasts:
Saint Annes surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,611 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW 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 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Annes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Honestly, looking at the 16-day window, there’s not much to get excited about for Saint Annes. This spot is a reef break, and it’s a fairly consistent one, but the wind and swell just aren’t lining up for us. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, so don’t be holding your breath for a proper session for a while.
The first real chance of anything surfable pops up on Thursday, July 16th, but even then it’s marginal. The swell builds to 10 ft from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (1300). That’s a lot of water moving, but with a moderate cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a choppy, messy mess. That size is only for experts, and with the wind and short period, it’s more of a close-out situation than a classic reef wave.
The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is a solid 4° colder than normal for this time of year. So, you’ll be needing a good thick wetsuit for sure.
The next window that looks a little bit better doesn’t come until Thursday, July 23rd. The swell drops right down to 3 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, giving the wave some shape. The combined energy is weak (389), but the real winner here is the wind: it’s glassy. Light, offshore from the WSW. That’s the cleanest we’re going to see it. The swell direction is a bit off the optimum, but for a late-morning paddle, that’s your best bet. It’s an advanced wave, and with the inconsistent nature of the swell, be patient.
After that, it’s back to cross-on breezes and poor surf, so that Thursday morning is the one standout. If you’re keen, that’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 117 | 119 | 194 | 172 | 469 | 1035 | 465 | 1043 | 1313 | 270 | 235 | 221 | 366 | 291 | 284 | 358 | 434 | 268 | 314 | 362 | 447 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:18AM0.37m | 9:56PM1.17m | 12:00PM0.41m | 10:40PM1.08m | 12:42PM0.44m | 11:26PM0.93m | 1:27PM0.46m | 00:16AM0.74m | 2:14PM0.48m | 1:11AM0.52m | 3:04PM0.50m | 2:22AM0.29m | 3:55PM0.54m | 4:05AM0.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM-0.16m | 5:19AM-1.32m | 4:37PM-0.17m | 6:00AM-1.24m | 5:31PM-0.16m | 6:41AM-1.10m | 6:30PM-0.16m | 7:24AM-0.93m | 7:40PM-0.16m | 8:08AM-0.73m | 9:05PM-0.20m | 8:55AM-0.53m | 10:38PM-0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 62 | 119 | 60 | 64 | 94 | 475 | 124 | 88 | 698 | 270 | 188 | 122 | 67 | 291 | 284 | 358 | 247 | 202 | 220 | 189 | 447 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | W 5 | S 13 | SW 17 | WNW 6 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 117 | 111 | 40 | 108 | 32 | 161 | 128 | 142 | 203 | 243 | 235 | 221 | 366 | 52 | 11 | 225 | 434 | 36 | 314 | 362 | 53 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | NW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 14 | S 10 |
| kJ | 41 | 40 | 194 | 35 | 35 | 48 | 47 | 27 | 175 | 130 | 74 | 137 | 295 | 260 | 20 | 191 | 186 | 268 | 24 | 118 | 123 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 86 | 178 | 172 | 469 | 1035 | 465 | 1043 | 1313 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | 18 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 117 | 230 | 0 | 87 | 189 | 0 | 144 | 87 | 0 | 20 | 228 | 0 | 85 | 230 | 0 | 230 | 117 | 76 | 85 | 117 | 2 |
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