Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
16.3°C
1.5° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 877 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NW 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 (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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+) 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a tough one to call for you. Over the next 16 days, we’re looking at a real dry spell for Ano Nuevo (the region). There’s no standout surf window to get excited about, and frankly, most of the period is a write-off. The first decent sniff of anything comes after a long gap, so let’s break it down.

From Wednesday the 26th of August right through to the end of the month, it’s all poor surf conditions. The swell is small, mostly 2ft to 4ft from the SSW, with a very long period (16-19 seconds) – that’s a classic groundswell, but the problem is the wind. It’s a persistent NW breeze, sitting cross or cross-off, and the water’s got a lumpy cross-chop. The combined energy is moderate at best, with values like 358 to 1216, but it’s not translating into any quality. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 61°F, but that’s no comfort when the waves are hopeless.

The first week of September doesn’t offer much relief. Monday the 31st of August through to Wednesday the 2nd of September sees the swell drop further, down to 2ft-3ft, with periods shortening to 12-14 seconds, and the wind stays cross or cross-on. The energy values are weak to moderate (258-465), and it’s all poor. Thursday the 3rd of September has a slight uptick – 3ft to 4ft from the S, period 13 seconds, energy jumping to 1158 in the afternoon – but it’s still poor, with a moderate cross-shore chop. There’s a marginal call on the Thursday morning, but it’s not worth paddling out for.

The only true standout in this entire 16-day window is Monday the 7th of September. The morning shows a glimmer of hope: 3ft of SSW swell, 14-second period, and best of all, glassy conditions with a slight air and 3 mph wind from the west. The combined energy is 354, which is weak, but the glassy wind is a major positive – it’ll be clean. This is a sheltered spot, so even a tiny, clean swell can be fun for an advanced surfer. The break is inconsistent, though, and advanced-only, so don’t expect a crowd-pleaser.

After that, Tuesday the 8th of September sees a bigger pulse – 5ft to 6ft from the WNW, period 9 seconds – but it’s short-period windswell, and the cross-shore wind (16 mph) ruins it. That’s too big for beginners and only for experts, but the energy is moderate (769-892) and the conditions are poor. The 9th of September morning is marginal with 5ft, period 10 seconds, but again, it’s cross-shore and messy.

So, if you’re chasing anything, the only true standout is Monday the 7th of September morning – glassy, clean, but tiny. For the rest, it’s a long, bleak run. The break is inconsistent, so a blank run like this isn’t unusual for the area. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though – they can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
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Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
1.4
NW
7
0.5
SW
15
1.3
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.2
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16
1.1
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16
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15
1
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14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
171
189
133
141
183
336
387
486
823
505
688
554
411
400
297
175
156
151
114
80
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
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NW
20
NNW
25
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WNW
20
WNW
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10
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WNW
25
NW
15
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High Tide
10:45AM1.27m
9:38PM1.61m
11:09AM1.32m
10:19PM1.58m
11:33AM1.38m
11:01PM1.53m
11:58AM1.45m
11:46PM1.44m
12:24PM1.52m
00:35AM1.34m
12:53PM1.58m
1:32AM1.21m
1:26PM1.63m
2:42AM1.09m
Low Tide
4:02PM0.74m
4:37AM-0.06m
4:37PM0.64m
5:05AM-0.02m
5:14PM0.54m
5:34AM0.06m
5:52PM0.43m
6:03AM0.18m
6:34PM0.33m
6:35AM0.34m
7:21PM0.24m
7:09AM0.52m
8:15PM0.18m
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6:39
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7:45
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18
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17
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Feels °C
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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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