Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with 718 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. 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+) | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 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 cooking for the next stretch.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a bit of a grind. The first real surf recommendation doesn't pop up until the 28th of July, which leaves us with a solid ten-day gap of nothing worth paddling out for. The early part of the run is just a mix of small, weak swell, cross-shore breezes, and marginal conditions. It’s a real test of patience.
The standout window, and really the only time you should be seriously considering a session, is around the 27th of July onward. From the 27th morning, we start seeing a bit more size. The best call is Ano Nuevo on the Tuesday morning of the 28th of July. The swell is coming from the SSW at about 6 ft, which is getting into the territory where it's better for the more experienced crew. The period is a solid 17 seconds, so there’s some real energy behind it – the combined energy reading is up there at 2232, which is strong. The wind is a cross-shore from the WNW at 12 mph, which will keep it rideable but with a bit of a cross-chop texture. It’s not glassy, but it’s the best compromise we’ve got in this whole run.
The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there. The break itself is a beach and reef setup, and it’s inconsistent by nature, and it can get crowded sometimes. But when the swell is this size and the direction is from the SSW, which is the optimum for the spot, it can be worth the gamble. The 29th of July morning also has a bit of life with a 4 ft SSW swell and a gentler cross-shore, but it’s not the standout.
Honestly, if you’re not an advanced surfer, this whole period is a write-off. The 6 ft on the 28th is too big for beginners, and the rest of the time the swell is weak and the wind is messy. The setup at Ano Nuevo, with a beach and reef mix, could be more interesting for the kite surfers when the wind picks up and the swell quality isn’t there for a paddle.
Don’t lose hope though – it’s a long window, and forecasts can change. For now, keep your eyes on that Tuesday morning, the 28th of July.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 16 | SW 17 | WNW 16 | W 16 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 26 |
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 kJ | 190 | 309 | 263 | 177 | 288 | 386 | 268 | 258 | 314 | 310 | 252 | 613 | 331 | 372 | 281 | 293 | 229 | 210 | 263 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:11AM1.49m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:56AM-0.08m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 8:28 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 81 | 54 | 263 | 53 | 62 | 386 | 268 | 187 | 314 | 310 | 169 | 613 | 331 | 372 | 281 | 293 | 229 | 210 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | SW 17 | SSW 18 | W 16 | SW 17 | W 15 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 190 | 309 | 211 | 177 | 288 | 163 | 62 | 258 | 177 | 132 | 252 | 35 | 234 | 125 | 103 | 62 | 37 | 94 | 130 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 15 | S 15 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | SSE 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 26 |
| kJ | 104 | 186 | 44 | 66 | 172 | 68 | 166 | 64 | 62 | 47 | 33 | 34 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 34 | 71 | 25 | 263 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 156 | — | 75 | 103 | — | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 7 | 374 | 0 | 35 | 84 | 5 | 79 | 122 | 0 | 116 | 116 | 0 |
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