Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with NW 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here.
Looks like we’re in for a pretty flat and frustrating stretch at Ano Nuevo. This is a sheltered, inconsistent spot, and over the next 16 days, the conditions just don't come together for a proper paddle session. We’ve got a long gap with nothing worth getting excited about.
For the first week, from Thursday the 30th of July right through to the end of the first week, it’s all poor. The swell is messy, with cross-shore winds and a cross-chop ruining any chance of clean waves. You’ll see some moderate wave energy readings (1147), but that’s just power without any shape. The wind is a constant issue.
There is one morning on Sunday, August 2nd, that looks slightly less terrible. We’ve got a 6 ft swell from the WNW with a 9-second period and a gentle cross-shore breeze, so the chop won’t be as bad. But the energy is moderate (692) and the quality is still only marginal. This is a beach and reef setup, so longer period swells can sometimes break straight, but here the period is short, so it’s just not going to offer much. Water temp is about average for this time of year.
The second week is even weaker. The swell drops off and we’re left with smaller, longer-period groundswell from the SSW. By Friday, August 7th, we see a 1 ft swell with a very long 19-second period. That kind of energy (309) is weak, and with moderate to fresh cross-shore winds, it’s not going to produce anything rideable.
Honestly, for the entire 16 days, there isn’t a single standout session. The setup here, with consistent cross-shore wind and a cross-chop, looks more interesting for kite surfing than for a surfer on a paddle board. It’s a blank run that’s unfortunately pretty normal for this area when the conditions aren't aligned. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change, but for now, my advice is to save your energy.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 568 | 467 | 402 | 408 | 371 | 276 | 328 | 388 | 413 | 993 | 573 | 531 | 683 | 574 | 437 | 452 | 348 | 242 | 176 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:32PM1.64m | 12:29PM1.27m | 11:10PM1.58m | 12:55PM1.32m | 11:50PM1.50m | 1:21PM1.37m | 00:34AM1.39m | 1:49PM1.44m | 1:24AM1.25m | 2:19PM1.51m | 2:26AM1.10m | 2:55PM1.58m | 3:50AM0.97m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:42AM-0.16m | 5:35PM0.81m | 6:11AM-0.13m | 6:14PM0.74m | 6:40AM-0.05m | 6:57PM0.66m | 7:11AM0.07m | 7:46PM0.57m | 7:44AM0.24m | 8:42PM0.47m | 8:20AM0.44m | 9:46PM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 8:19 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 294 | 243 | 402 | 237 | 197 | 276 | 183 | 220 | 92 | 601 | 573 | 46 | 683 | 574 | 437 | 452 | 348 | 242 | 176 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 568 | 435 | 21 | 305 | 218 | 49 | 229 | 89 | 48 | 80 | 102 | 52 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 38 | 61 | 36 | 54 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | S 11 | SW 15 | SSE 13 | S 13 | — | S 21 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 40 | 2 | 76 | 59 | 86 | — | 9 | 82 | 18 | 53 | 17 | 49 | 21 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 37 | 35 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 486 | 467 | 280 | 408 | 371 | 257 | 328 | 388 | 413 | 993 | — | 531 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 19 | 79 | 31 | 0 | 51 | 147 | 0 | 57 | 64 | 5 |
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