Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 688 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM. 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 (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m pretty flat about this outlook. The whole 16-day window is pretty grim for Ano Nuevo. It’s a beach and reef set-up that’s sheltered from the swell, and it’s just not firing. The water temperature is sitting at 59°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
We start off with a long gap of nothing – no surf to speak of. From Saturday the 29th of August right through to the end of the period, it’s all poor conditions. The swell is tiny, coming from the SSW with a period that’s long enough to be groundswell but the wave energy is weak, never getting above the 900s (991 being the highest early on). The wind is a constant problem too – mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore with a moderate to fresh breeze, creating a lumpy cross-chop that makes it a write-off.
There’s a couple of days where it gets to a marginal 1 out of 10 – like Monday the 31st of August morning, with a 3 ft SSW swell, or Thursday the 3rd of September morning with a 4 ft S swell. The wind is still cross or cross-on, so it’s not clean. Even on the 9th of September, when the morning goes glassy, the swell is only 2 ft (swell energy 337) – it’s surfable but very ordinary.
For any experienced surfer wanting a proper wave, this is a dud. The swell never gets over 4 ft, so it’s not too big for anyone, but it’s just not enough. The long period (16-18 seconds) might make the little waves a bit more lined up, but at a beach and reef spot that’s sheltered, it’s not going to do much. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” but with this quality, I doubt anyone’s out.
Given the consistent poor conditions, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one. The swell is too weak and the wind is too messy for a decent surf. I’d say save your energy and wait for the next swell window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
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823 | 505 | 688 | 554 | 411 | 400 | 325 | 226 | 201 | 154 | 154 | 123 | 181 | 165 | 270 | 377 | 359 | 514 | 433 | 394 | 493 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:58AM1.45m | 11:46PM1.44m | 12:24PM1.52m | 00:35AM1.34m | 12:53PM1.58m | 1:32AM1.21m | 1:26PM1.63m | 2:42AM1.09m | 2:07PM1.65m | 4:13AM1.01m | 2:58PM1.66m | 5:54AM1.02m | 4:02PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:52PM0.43m | 6:03AM0.18m | 6:34PM0.33m | 6:35AM0.34m | 7:21PM0.24m | 7:09AM0.52m | 8:15PM0.18m | 7:49AM0.71m | 9:18PM0.13m | 8:39AM0.88m | 10:32PM0.09m | 9:52AM1.01m | 11:51PM0.02m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 |
823 | 505 | 688 | 170 | 159 | 168 | 153 | 87 | 201 | 154 | 154 | 101 | 123 | 165 | 268 | 377 | 359 | 514 | 356 | 323 | 493 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | SSW 19 | WNW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | WNW 10 |
15 | 6 | 6 | 554 | 411 | 400 | 325 | 226 | 44 | 73 | 65 | 66 | 181 | 58 | 270 | 50 | 199 | 113 | 433 | 394 | 122 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 19 | W 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | W 15 | SSW 12 |
— | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 36 | 56 | 30 | 50 | 123 | 52 | 103 | 53 | 241 | 6 | 364 | 127 | 17 | 179 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 10 | — |
153 | 213 | 215 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | 99 | 5 | — | 208 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 31 | 19 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 344 | 31 | 0 | 63 | 35 | 0 | 31 | 293 | 0 | 35 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 1029 | 31 |
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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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