Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
14.9° C
1.0° 

Ano Nuevo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 22s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with 871 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with W 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 22s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Ano Nuevo. To be honest, this is a tough one. We've got a classic summer setup where the wind is just hammering it from the northwest most days, swinging cross or cross-off, but it never really gets that clean, offshore glass we're all chasing. The swell is there, but it's coming from the south and southwest, which isn't the magic direction for this spot. The result is a lot of poor surf conditions and a whole lot of "might-as-well-stay-home" energy.

Right out of the gate, Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are a write-off. The swell is a tiny 2 ft to 3 ft from the WNW and SW, but with a cross-breeze, it's just bumpy and weak. The combined energy readings are sitting in the moderate range (574 to 765), but it's just messy, with that cross-chop killing any chance of a decent wall.

Monday the 20th offers a slight glimmer. The wind drops right back to a light 3 mph cross-onshore, almost a glass-off, with a 3 ft SSW swell. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a little bit of a warmer edge to it. We're still looking at "marginal" conditions, but if you're desperate, maybe a dawny session.

The rest of the first week and into the second is a predictable pattern. The swell hovers around 2 ft to 3 ft, with the wind refusing to let up. The wind is a steady 9 to 19 mph from the NW, which just creates a lumpy cross-chop. The energy stays moderate, bouncing between 294 and 768, but the quality just isn't there.

Now, around Saturday the 25th, things start to change. The combined swell energy jumps into the strong range (1272), and by Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th, we're seeing the energy pushing 1345 and 1426. The swell height bumps up to 4 ft from the SSW, with periods in the 16 to 19 second range. That's a really long period groundswell, which means it'll have plenty of juice, but it might be a bit too straight for the beach break at Ano Nuevo. It would be a dream if the wind ever turned offshore, but it’s still cross-shore, so it’s going to look more like a messy, powerful closeout than a clean wave. Wednesday the 29th morning is the only time it looks like the conditions might align for a brief window, with a gentler 9 mph breeze and a similar 4 ft swell. If you're an expert who can handle a challenging paddle against a long-period swell, that might be your only shot.

Looking at the final stretch into August, it's more of the same: moderate swells from the S and SSW, but consistent cross-shore winds. The combined energy dips back down (617 to 647), and with the period dropping to 12-13 seconds, it loses that grunt. Honestly, for the entire 16 days, there is no standout, clean window. It's a frustrating outlook for Ano Nuevo. The wind is the enemy, and the swell direction isn't helping.

Keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:41PM1.50m
2:10AM1.27m
3:21PM1.53m
3:20AM1.08m
4:01PM1.55m
4:47AM0.94m
4:43PM1.55m
6:30AM0.91m
5:28PM1.56m
8:02AM0.98m
6:16PM1.57m
9:08AM1.07m
7:03PM1.59m
Low Tide
8:42PM0.55m
8:38AM0.14m
9:49PM0.47m
9:22AM0.37m
10:59PM0.38m
10:12AM0.60m
00:07AM0.28m
11:11AM0.80m
1:09AM0.18m
12:18PM0.93m
2:03AM0.08m
1:22PM1.00m
2:49AM-0.00m
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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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