Saint Annes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s ahead for Saint Annes.

Honestly, I’m a bit gutted to say this, but there’s not a whole lot to get excited about in the next two weeks. The whole run kicks off with a bit of a dud. We’ve got a consistent cross-onshore wind that’s just messing up what little swell is on offer. The water’s sitting at 59°F and feels a bit colder than normal for this time of year, a solid 3°F off the mark, so you’ll want a decent suit.

The first real chance to get a board in the water isn’t until Sunday morning, August 2nd. The swell is a workable 6ft from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, giving the break a moderate energy kick (558). It’s still a cross-on wind, but light enough that it won't be a total washout. The wave comment says "marginal," and honestly, I’d call it a session for the keen local who knows the reef. The energy builds strongly through that Sunday afternoon, hitting 7ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds and a big energy reading of 1406, but the wind picks up to a gentle breeze, making it choppy and messy. That’s a no-go for me.

The best looking slot on the whole calendar, and I mean the only standout, lands on Monday morning, August 3rd. The swell drops to a clean 5ft from the WNW, period pushes up to 10 seconds, and for the first time, we get an offshore wind from the SW. That’s the magic word, folks. The energy is moderate (478), but with that glassy, offshore wind grooming the reef, you’ll find some proper, clean lines. This is the one window to aim for.

After that, it’s back to the grind. The rest of the first week and into the second week is plagued by persistent cross-onshore winds. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, and the energy is weak. Short period WNW swell just doesn’t have the punch. There’s a slight shift in the second week starting around August 8th, where the swell direction swings to the SSW and the period goes very long, over 15 seconds. These are groundswells, but they’re small, 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is still cross-onshore or onshore. For a sheltered reef like Saint Annes, that long period SSW swell might wrap in a little, but with that wind, it's not going to be pretty. The energy is still moderate (peaking around 564), but the conditions are just "marginal" at best. It’s a long wait for very little pay-off.

So, there you have it. A long, dry spell with one bright, offshore morning on the 3rd. If you’re not out there Monday morning, you’re probably waiting for the next weather system to change things up.

Rusty.

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