Saint Annes Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° N 120.72° W

Saint Annes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Annes sea temperature is
15.4° C
1.2° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 438 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be honest from the get-go, this is a tough stretch for Saint Annes. The whole 16-day window is a real grind, and I’m not seeing any proper standouts to get excited about. The surf is small, the wind is never quite right, and the quality just isn’t there. We’ve got a long, flat run of marginal to poor conditions, so don’t expect to be waxing up much.

The first few days are a write-off. Thursday, August 6th, we’ve got a tiny 1 ft south-west swell, but the wind is cross and the water is a bit colder than average at 60°. The combined energy is weak (249). Friday doesn’t look any better, with a 2 ft south-southwest swell and cross-onshore wind. Saturday morning, August 8th, the best we can manage is a marginal 3 ft south-southwest swell with light cross-onshore wind, but it's barely a ripple. The energy is moderate (430), but the quality is poor.

Sunday morning, August 9th, sees a tiny window with a 3 ft south-southwest swell and a 15-second period. That long period is a sign of groundswell, but at this size, it’s not delivering any power. The wind is straight onshore from the southwest, which is awful. The combined energy is moderate (424). This is as close to a "best" as we get, but it’s a real stretch. The swell direction is south-southwest, but this sheltered reef spot wants it from the west-northwest, so it’s not even lining up.

The whole middle of the month is a write-off. Tuesday, August 11th, through to the end of the second week sees nothing but tiny swells, mostly under 3 ft, with cross-onshore or onshore winds. The combined energy fluctuates between moderate (299) and moderate (707), but the surf quality remains poor. There’s a slight uptick in energy around August 15th and 16th, with a 4 ft south-southwest swell and combined energy hitting 707, but again, the wind is cross-shore and choppy, and the direction is all wrong. The only thing bigger than 3 ft is a 4 ft west-northwest swell on August 20th, but the period drops to 11 seconds and the wind is still cross-onshore. It’s not worth the drive.

This is a classic case of a sheltered spot going quiet. The forecast is poor, and there’s no reason to be optimistic. For a reef break that needs a specific west-northwest swell, this setup is a bust. It’s one of those stretches where you might as well leave the board in the shed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Direction
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0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
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15
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WNW
10
1.1
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10
1
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9
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
124
210
325
267
348
232
366
259
242
261
231
184
184
91
154
316
190
264
261
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
NW
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
W
10
WNW
5
NW
5
SW
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glassy
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High Tide
4:39PM0.80m
6:57AM0.06m
5:38PM0.89m
8:03AM0.15m
6:33PM0.98m
8:52AM0.23m
7:25PM1.05m
9:33AM0.32m
8:15PM1.08m
10:12AM0.39m
9:02PM1.08m
10:49AM0.45m
9:49PM1.03m
Low Tide
00:26AM-0.76m
10:48AM-0.13m
1:21AM-0.93m
12:01PM-0.10m
2:10AM-1.07m
1:06PM-0.12m
2:54AM-1.17m
2:03PM-0.16m
3:36AM-1.22m
2:55PM-0.21m
4:16AM-1.22m
3:46PM-0.27m
4:56AM-1.15m
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8:00
8:00
7:59
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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