Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
15.1° C
0.9° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,337 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s 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 2AM. 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 (Wed 29th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up too early. The only break on the cards is Ano Nuevo, and it’s not playing nice for a good while.

The pattern starts with a solid but messy south-southwest groundswell arriving on Tuesday, July 28th. We’re talking 4ft to 4ft of swell with a very long period of 18 seconds, pushing a lot of energy into the coast (combined energy of 925 to 1100). That sounds promising, but the wind is a cross-shore from the northwest at 12 to 19 mph, chopping it right up. The water is sitting at 59°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. For a sheltered, advanced spot like Ano Nuevo, it’s going to be lumpy and poor.

Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are more of the same: 3ft to 4ft of south-southwest swell, still with a long period (15 to 16 seconds), but the cross-shore wind is relentless. The energy is actually moderate to strong (808 to 1329), but it’s all for nothing with that wind. Mark it as poor.

We finally get a change in direction on Friday, July 31st. The morning sees a 6ft north-west swell, but the period drops to a short, choppy 8 seconds, and the wind is still cross-shore. The energy is moderate (954), but it’s a messy, short-period windswell. Not what you want.

The weekend of the 1st and 2nd of August is a mixed bag. Saturday the 1st has a 5ft to 6ft west-northwest swell, again with a short 9-second period and cross-shore wind. By Sunday morning, August 2nd, we get a bit of a spike: an 8ft north-west swell with a 10-second period. That’s a lot of water (combined energy of 1912), but it’s only for experts at that size, and the wind is still a gentle cross-shore, creating a slight chop. It’s still only marginal.

From Monday, August 3rd, right through to Wednesday, August 12th, the swell drops and the wind turns light and cross-onshore or onshore. The swell stays between 3ft and 5ft, mostly from the west-northwest with short periods (8 to 10 seconds). The energy is weak to moderate (201 to 685). It’s a long, flat, wind-affected run. The only real glimmer is on the mornings of the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th of August, where the conditions are classed as “marginal” rather than outright poor, but it’s still not worth paddling out for.

To be honest, the only time this setup looks slightly more interesting is for kite surfing, not paddle surfing. The beach-and-reef layout at Ano Nuevo with the consistent cross-shore wind will be a better playground for the kite crew.

The standout? There isn’t one. Hold onto your board, folks. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a blank run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.7
NW
8
0.9
S
14
1
S
14
1.4
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
9
2.5
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
751
877
619
612
604
475
527
397
305
381
324
361
304
486
1337
1203
638
651
506
355
262
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
30
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
25
NW
10
NW
10
WSW
10
W
0
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
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cross
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cross-off
cross
cross
cross
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cross-on
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High Tide
11:37AM1.22m
9:53PM1.66m
12:03PM1.24m
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
Low Tide
4:22PM0.92m
5:12AM-0.17m
4:59PM0.87m
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
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6:11
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6:13
6:15
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8:20
8:19
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Temp °C
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14
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Feels °C
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19
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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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