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Anna Maria Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

Florida - West Coast

Twin Piers0-1ftPass-A-Grille Jetty0-1ftSt Pete BeachFlat
Anna Maria surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
2.35s
Wind
10mph
N / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 4sS
Wind Swell
1.0ft @ 2sENE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 1Flat
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with 13mph E winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s SE|6-13mph E
Thu, Apr 2Flat
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with 12mph ESE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s S|5-12mph ENE
Fri, Apr 3Flat
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with 13mph E winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSE|10-14mph E
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Anna Maria Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Anna Maria Island on Florida's Gulf Coast offers mellow, rolling beach breaks that are perfect for learning and progressing your surfing skills. The shallow sandbars create forgiving waves that typically max out in the 2-4 foot range, making this an ideal destination for beginners and families looking to escape the Atlantic's more intense conditions. Protected from the direct force of Atlantic swells, the spot produces consistent, playful waves during fall and winter months when Gulf swells align with the island's west-facing orientation.

Shallow waterStingraysOccasional strong currents

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Anna Maria Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Anna Maria?
The current wave height at Anna Maria is Flat with a 2.35s swell period. Wind is N at 10mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Anna Maria surf forecast?
Our Anna Maria forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Anna Maria?
The current breaking wave height at Anna Maria is Flat, produced by a 0.6ft S primary swell at 4s, a 1ft ENE wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Anna Maria?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Anna Maria is Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 0ft waves, a 4.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.