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Anna Maria Island - Pier

Anna Maria Island

A low, sandy Gulf-front beach break that turns quick, right-biased peaks on west-southwest groundswell and can punch up into rideable, racy waves after storm or Gulf fetch. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Anna Maria Island in Florida.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationFlorida, US
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Works best on W-WSW long-period Gulf swell with light SE offshore.

Mid to high tide (rising or falling) tends to firm up the peaks and concentrate peaks on the inner bars.

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Shallow sandbars and frequent rip channels make peak placement fickle and cause punchy, fast takeoffs - stay near lifeguarded Manatee/Coquina access points and watch for rips.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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