Saint Annes surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 29 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
13.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Saint Annes surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,968 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with WNW 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 (May 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 5PM. 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 14s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 29th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 30th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 30th May)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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 Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
0
1
4
1
1
3
1
1
2
0
0
4
0
0
1
1
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
2.4
WNW
13
3
NW
9
1.9
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.1
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
2.5
NW
8
1.8
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
843
674
638
304
1968
1507
976
1054
866
553
751
692
539
525
976
362
1094
389
650
637
954
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
5
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNE
20
NW
30
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
0
S
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:29AM0.29m
9:07PM0.92m
11:18AM0.28m
9:32PM0.97m
12:04PM0.25m
9:59PM1.00m
12:48PM0.22m
10:27PM0.99m
1:33PM0.19m
10:57PM0.94m
2:18PM0.17m
11:31PM0.86m
3:04PM0.18m
00:09AM0.73m
Low Tide
2:59PM-0.12m
4:32AM-1.09m
3:25PM-0.04m
5:08AM-1.15m
3:47PM0.02m
5:43AM-1.16m
4:08PM0.06m
6:18AM-1.14m
4:32PM0.08m
6:54AM-1.07m
5:03PM0.09m
7:30AM-0.98m
5:48PM0.11m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:13
Temp °C
16
17
14
18
17
14
20
18
14
18
18
13
15
16
12
18
18
16
17
17
13
13
12
10
14
12
10
16
13
12
17
16
12
13
13
9
14
12
12
15
15
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
13
0.5
SSW
14
2.1
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
20
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.1
SSW
18
1.3
WNW
10
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.9
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
19
2
WNW
9
Energy kJ
843
674
114
304
107
686
505
596
705
530
751
318
539
525
421
348
183
276
650
637
563
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
SSW
14
1.3
WNW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SW
23
0.7
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
NW
10
1.1
SSW
17
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
1
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
18
Energy kJ
159
168
638
111
135
131
65
102
866
553
234
692
17
16
512
151
283
183
314
217
954
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
SW
21
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
22
0.4
SW
20
0.2
S
14
0.4
SW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
Energy kJ
145
17
145
36
62
308
102
66
14
199
15
17
11
45
99
15
118
176
12
13
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
5
1.9
NW
7
1.2
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
13
3
NW
9
1.9
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
6
2.5
NW
8
1.8
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
7
2
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
75
305
132
1968
1507
976
1054
64
522
253
140
976
362
1094
389
319
475
925
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
2
144
0
230
144
0
261
96
0
230
117
2
117
144
0
144
96
96
257
117
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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