Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me switch over to the imperial numbers for those who think in feet and miles.

It’s a quiet run ahead at Ano Nuevo (California). A long stretch of mostly messy, cross-shore wind and small, weak swell. The water’s sitting at about 61°, a little over a degree above average for this time of year. Nice for late summer, but the surf isn’t worth getting wet for over the next week and a half.

Starting Monday the 24th, we’ve got a tiny 2ft SW groundswell, but with cross-on wind from the west at 6 mph. Small, weak, and choppy—stay on the sand. That pattern hangs tough: Tuesday through the end of August keeps giving poor surf. Swell bumps a little—2ft to 4ft—but it’s always got that cross wind from the northwest, often fresh at 19 mph, and the combined swell energy never really gets past moderate (300–995 range). All poor. No standouts, just lumpy cross-chop.

We finally get a glimmer Wednesday, September 2nd morning. A light 3ft S swell at a decent 12-second period, light WNW wind just about cross-on. The energy is still low-moderate (409), and it’s only marginal—maybe worth a look if you’re desperate. Still got those wind ripples though.

The real one to watch is Monday, September 7th morning. That’s the first time we get a proper clean shot: 2ft SSW groundswell with a very long 21-second period. The energy is moderate (615), but that long period gives it shape—perfect for the reef and rock setup here. Wind is light, cross-off from the NNW at just 9 mph. It’s clean. That’s the standout of the whole 16-day window. Size is tiny—just 2ft—so bring a log and keep expectations small. After that, Tuesday the 8th slips back to marginal with onshore breezes.

Bottom line: mark September 7th for the cleanest, most lined-up little waves of the forecast. Everything before that is a washout. It’s lean, but it doesn’t usually stay this flat for long around here. I’ll keep you posted.

Rusty.

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