Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 823 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. 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+) | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 7 | S 12 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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155 | 150 | 190 | 181 | 130 | 124 | 169 | 171 | 189 | 139 | 132 | 311 | 264 | 387 | 486 | 697 | 505 | 688 | 554 | 411 | 400 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:54AM1.21m | 8:13PM1.58m | 10:21AM1.23m | 8:57PM1.61m | 10:45AM1.27m | 9:38PM1.61m | 11:09AM1.32m | 10:19PM1.58m | 11:33AM1.38m | 11:01PM1.53m | 11:58AM1.45m | 11:46PM1.44m | 12:24PM1.52m | 00:35AM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:48PM0.91m | 3:35AM-0.03m | 3:26PM0.83m | 4:07AM-0.06m | 4:02PM0.74m | 4:37AM-0.06m | 4:37PM0.64m | 5:05AM-0.02m | 5:14PM0.54m | 5:34AM0.06m | 5:52PM0.43m | 6:03AM0.18m | 6:34PM0.33m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | S 13 | WNW 5 | SSW 16 | S 13 | WNW 7 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
71 | 150 | 37 | 181 | 87 | 19 | 169 | 171 | 131 | 139 | 98 | 178 | 138 | 387 | 486 | 697 | 505 | 232 | 223 | 217 | 155 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 13 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
153 | 147 | 190 | 126 | 130 | 124 | 55 | 166 | 146 | 103 | 103 | 138 | 264 | 51 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 688 | 554 | 411 | 400 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | W 11 | S 13 | W 17 | W 16 | S 13 | SSE 14 | W 13 | SSW 15 | W 11 | W 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 14 | W 10 | S 9 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 |
155 | 9 | 92 | 23 | 45 | 84 | 70 | 55 | 146 | 38 | 39 | 91 | 59 | 89 | 16 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 4 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | WNW 8 | — |
— | 66 | — | 37 | 34 | 45 | 22 | 46 | 189 | 70 | 132 | 311 | 255 | 163 | 142 | 187 | 247 | 371 | — | 365 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
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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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