
Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ano Nuevo this week:
The surf forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ano Nuevo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this is a pretty grim stretch for Ano Nuevo. The wind is a persistent problem, and the surf quality is taking a beating for it. There’s no real standout, but we’ll pick out the sessions that are the least messy.
The best window we’ve got is a long way off, but it’s the closest thing to a green light. On Thursday, July 24th morning, we see a promising shift. A NW swell of 6ft is rolling in, with a 9-second period. The energy is strong, clocking in at (1154), and for the first time in a while, the wind is light and cross-onshore. It’s not glassy, but it’s a huge improvement. The water is warm at 60°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit.
Now, the rest of it is a tough watch. The wind is almost always a moderate to fresh cross-shore from the NW, which just ruins the face. The swell is there, but it’s never clean. For instance, on Friday, July 10th morning, there’s a 6ft WNW swell, but it’s crossed out and lumpy. The same story repeats day after day, with the odd bit of marginal surf on Monday, July 13th morning, and Thursday, July 16th afternoon, but with the wind still cross, it’s just not worth paddling out for.
Towards the end of the first week and into the second, the swell drops right off, dropping to 2ft to 3ft, with long periods around 17 seconds. That long period can make the waves a bit too straight and fat at beach breaks, and with the wind still messy, it’s mostly a flat, choppy pond. The only slight hope is that Thursday, July 24th, offering that bigger, cleaner bump. It’s a long wait, but that’s the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 |
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402 | 657 | 459 | 465 | 329 | 314 | 249 | 246 | 244 | 244 | 244 | 249 | 449 | 255 | 400 | 287 | 711 | 395 | 523 | 1203 | 506 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 6:01PM1.73m | 8:31AM1.01m | 6:52PM1.83m | 9:36AM1.11m | 7:47PM1.91m | 10:29AM1.20m | 8:42PM1.96m | 11:16AM1.27m | 9:36PM1.98m | 12:00PM1.33m | 10:30PM1.94m | 12:41PM1.37m | 11:23PM1.84m | 1:22PM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:36AM-0.05m | 12:41PM0.87m | 2:30AM-0.24m | 1:46PM0.94m | 3:23AM-0.39m | 2:48PM0.94m | 4:13AM-0.49m | 3:46PM0.90m | 5:02AM-0.52m | 4:43PM0.84m | 5:48AM-0.50m | 5:40PM0.76m | 6:32AM-0.41m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | |
8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | 8:28 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
402 | 381 | 348 | 256 | 192 | 183 | 249 | 243 | 244 | 244 | 244 | 249 | 238 | 255 | 249 | 85 | 404 | 120 | 71 | 638 | 506 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 14 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
— | 387 | 314 | 2 | 242 | 242 | 7 | 246 | 233 | 233 | 229 | 141 | 184 | 129 | 102 | 37 | 152 | 57 | 30 | 90 | 125 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 21 | — | W 18 | W 16 | SSW 18 | S 18 | W 16 | SSW 16 | W 14 | SW 19 | W 14 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | W 13 | W 14 | SSW 12 | WNW 19 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | — | 6 | 5 | 61 | 25 | 19 | 51 | 15 | 96 | 36 | 81 | 61 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 123 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | — |
316 | 657 | 459 | 465 | 329 | 314 | 183 | — | — | — | — | — | 449 | — | 400 | 287 | 711 | 395 | 523 | 1203 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 79 | 147 | 17 | 79 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 31 |
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Information about the Ano Nuevo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ano Nuevo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ano Nuevo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ano Nuevo 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 (Ano Nuevo) 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 Ano Nuevo 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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