Saint Annes Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° N 120.72° W

Saint Annes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Annes sea temperature is
15.9° C
0.7° 

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 8 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★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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+) 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 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, listen up. The next 16 days are a drought for surf around here. There’s no good swell on the horizon at all, and what we do see is mostly small, weak, and blown out. We're looking at a whole lot of nothing for at least the first week.

The first faint glimmer of hope comes in at Saint Annes (Saint-Annes) on the morning of Sunday the 9th. We're talking a tiny 3ft of SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind finally turns offshore. It's a reef break and fairly consistent, but at that size, it's going to be marginal. The water temp is 61°, which is about 1° colder than usual for this time of year—noticeably chilly, not crazy, but you'll feel it. Light winds will keep it clean, but you'll be chasing whitewash.

Monday the 10th looks a touch better. Expect 4ft of WNW swell with a 10-second period, and the wind stays offshore in the morning. This might be the best of a very poor lot.

Then it's back to small and sloppy. The rest of the week is a grind of sub-3ft SSW windswell and cross-onshore breezes. The energy is weak to moderate, with combined readings mostly in the 300s and 400s, showing there's just no power behind it.

The next slight hope comes on the morning of Saturday the 15th. We see 4ft of SSW swell, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it'll be choppy. It's a similar story on Sunday morning, with 4ft but more clouds and a cross-onshore breeze. Not inspiring.

As we push into the third week, there's a hint of something bigger. On the morning of Thursday the 20th, the swell looks to build to 3ft from the WNW, but it's still cross-onshore. However, the afternoon is where it gets wild for the wrong reasons. The swell jumps to 7ft from the WNW, but the period drops off a cliff to a short, fat 6 seconds, and the wind is blowing onshore. That's a recipe for a complete mess.

Then on the 21st, another pulse of 7ft WNW swell with a 7-second period hits. It's cross-shore, but this is exactly the kind of junky, wind-blown surf that's more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Unless you're an expert looking for a beating, this is a stay-on-the-beach day.

Honestly, this whole stretch is a write-off. The only reason it might be worth checking is if you're desperate for a paddle. The swell direction isn't even matching the optimum for the break, which is a WNW. All the real energy is coming from the SSW, and with that short period, it's not going to wrap in cleanly. If the wind gods smile on us and we get a clear day with light offshore winds on one of the bigger SSW pulses, there might be a sneaky one, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

Keep the board in the car, but keep your expectations low. This is a period for fixing your fins, not for epic sessions.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
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WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.5
SW
19
0.9
WNW
9
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
210
325
267
348
232
366
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242
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231
192
184
121
154
316
190
264
261
255
245
242
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
SW
5
W
0
SSW
10
SW
5
WSW
0
WNW
10
SW
10
W
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
W
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
11:26AM0.49m
10:36PM0.93m
Low Tide
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
4:36PM-0.32m
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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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