Saint Annes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you, this stretch ain't looking like a classic. We've got a super long gap before there's anything really worth paddling out for, so we're talking about a bit of a waiting game.

The first sign of any surf at Saint Annes pops up on Friday morning, July 17th, with a tiny 2ft groundswell from the WNW. The period is a huge 18 seconds, which means long, clean lines, but the energy is weak (585). The wind is a light offshore, which is a massive plus, but the swell is just too small and the model is calling it marginal. The water temperature is 59°, about 1° cooler than normal, so it's a touch nippy for the time of year. Friday afternoon goes flat with poor conditions.

We then have a real dry spell. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th see a small bump of 3ft from the SW, but with cross-onshore winds messing things up. Monday the 20th is the same story. Nothing doing.

The Best Bet on Offer

The standout is Tuesday morning, July 21st. We get a solid 5ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a healthy 1235 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-onshore. It's not perfect, but it's the best we've seen by a long shot. At 5ft, it's a good size for a reef break, but it's getting a bit big for beginners. The real bummer is that the wind isn't offshore, and a spot like Saint Annes, which is a sheltered reef, really needs that clean wind to shine. Crowds are often a problem here, so expect company.

Tuesday afternoon drops to 5ft with the same vibe, and then Wednesday the 22nd fades back down to 3ft. The rest of the week is a messy mix of small SW swell and cross-onshore winds, not offering much for a paddle surfer.

Looking further ahead, the second week is a bit of a mixed bag of moderate energy. Saturday morning July 25th has a 3ft SSW swell with a very long 21-second period, but again, cross-onshore wind. By Tuesday July 28th afternoon, we get a solid 5ft SSW swell (period 18 seconds) with a strong energy reading of 2019, but the wind is still cross-onshore. It's a frustrating pattern.

The setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on most of these days, with the consistent cross-onshore winds and moderate swell. Honestly, for a clean paddle, you're best off setting an alarm for the morning of the 21st and hoping the wind plays ball. It's a waiting game.

Rusty

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