Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here. Let's talk Ano Nuevo. This is a beach and reef setup, advanced only, and it's inconsistent – it rarely breaks. So when it does, you gotta be ready. The water's a touch warmer than normal for July, sitting at about 59°F, roughly 2.5°F above average. But honestly, the next week and a half is pretty grim. From now through July 23, it's mostly poor surf conditions – cross-winds, small weak swell, and a lot of chop. There's a few marginal moments on July 18 and 20 with some long-period SW groundswell, but the wind is cross and the height is tiny (2.3ft to 2.6ft). Not worth paddling out.

The real standout comes on Friday July 24 morning. That's the one to circle. Glassy conditions – wind is almost nothing from the NW at 3 mph, completely glassy. Swell from the south at 4.3ft, period 14 seconds – that's a nice groundswell, long enough to shape up nicely. Combined energy is moderate (851). It's a rare window of clean, rideable waves at this inconsistent spot. The swell direction (S) is close to the optimum SW, so it should wrap in decently. Keep in mind, it's a beach and reef, so the long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, but with the reef it could be fun. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so get there early.

Later in the window, on Tuesday July 28 morning, there's another possibility: a bigger NW swell (6.9ft, period 9s) with offshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph. That's a short-period swell, so it'll be more jumbled, but offshore wind could clean it up. Energy is strong (1581). However, it's not the ideal direction for this spot, and the surf is still rated marginal. For advanced surfers only, and it's a long way out – less certain.

Overall, if you're after a session at Ano Nuevo, the only clear shot is July 24 morning. Don't hold your breath

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