
Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with 670 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ano Nuevo in the next 16 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM. 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+) | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Ano Nuevo.
Honestly, looking at the next 16 days, it’s a tough sit. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing but marginal to poor conditions rolling in. The swell is there, but the winds just won't play ball, and the quality is non-existent for a proper paddle session.
We start off on Wednesday the 2nd with a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW, but that cross-on wind from the WNW just messes it up. It’s small, messy, and not worth getting wet for. The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
Thursday the 3rd sees a pulse of energy come through. The combined wave energy jumps up to a solid 630, and that's a proper groundswell with a 19-second period. The swell is still small though, only 3ft to 3ft, and it’s from the SSW. The wind stays light but cross-on, so the surface is just a bit bumpy. The comment says “marginal” and frankly, even with that long period, the conditions are too average to get excited about.
The rest of the first week and into the second is a real grind. From Friday the 4th all the way through to Tuesday the 15th, the forecast is littered with “poor surf conditions” and cross-shore winds that get up to 16 mph. The swell height hangs around 2ft to 3ft, and the energy is moderate – hitting 897 on the Friday, but the wind creates cross-chop that makes it look like a washing machine. This is a sheltered spot, and it needs that offshore wind to shine, but we’re getting northwest winds almost every day, which is cross-shore here. It’s just ugly.
The only tiny glimmer is on the morning of Tuesday, September 15th. The swell picks up a little to 3ft from the SSW, the wind drops to a light 6 mph from the west, but it’s still cross-on. The energy is moderate at 431, and it’s only rated as “marginal.” It’s not a stand-out, it’s just the least bad session in a long run of bad sessions.
The tail end of the outlook, around Thursday the 17th, shows a bit more size – 4ft to 5ft – but it’s a short-period windswell from the WNW with periods around 9 or 10 seconds. The wind is a stiff 16 mph cross-shore, so it’s going to be a choppy, blown-out mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean surfing wave.
There are no standout sessions in this whole 16-day window. The combination of inconsistent swell, poor wind direction, and persistent cross-shore flow kills any chance of a good wave. It’s a dry spell. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board in the car and go check the tide pools.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
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246 | 415 | 348 | 497 | 582 | 486 | 590 | 596 | 670 | 544 | 405 | 301 | 305 | 581 | 511 | 590 | 336 | 591 | 446 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:13AM1.01m | 2:58PM1.66m | 5:54AM1.02m | 4:02PM1.65m | 7:17AM1.10m | 5:16PM1.66m | 8:13AM1.19m | 6:30PM1.69m | 8:57AM1.28m | 7:36PM1.72m | 9:35AM1.36m | 8:35PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:18PM0.13m | 8:39AM0.88m | 10:32PM0.09m | 9:52AM1.01m | 11:51PM0.02m | 11:26AM1.04m | 1:02AM-0.07m | 12:49PM0.97m | 2:01AM-0.14m | 1:55PM0.84m | 2:51AM-0.18m | 2:51PM0.68m | 3:34AM-0.17m | ||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
146 | 86 | 121 | 179 | 582 | 486 | 590 | 596 | 670 | 544 | 405 | 301 | 305 | 581 | 511 | 590 | 336 | 591 | 446 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 14 | S 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 19 | WNW 6 | S 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
246 | 415 | 348 | 497 | 163 | 154 | 130 | 120 | 88 | 106 | 106 | 181 | 250 | 49 | 37 | 47 | 184 | 12 | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WNW 13 | SSW 10 | WNW 6 | SW 21 | SSW 20 |
64 | 127 | 83 | 150 | 85 | 32 | 56 | 68 | 43 | 71 | 136 | 57 | 25 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 35 | 18 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 9 | — | WNW 9 | NW 6 | — | WNW 7 | — | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 202 | — | — | 11 | 211 | — | 141 | 39 | — | 56 | — | 80 | 45 | 54 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 153 | 35 | 0 | 29 | 459 | 0 | 94 | 35 | 0 | 31 | 35 | 0 | 82 | 35 | 0 | 31 | 398 | 6 |
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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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