Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s not a classic run for Ano Nuevo. This is a sheltered, advanced spot that’s also inconsistent, so it needs everything to line up. The first few days are a write-off with poor conditions and cross-onshore wind messing up the small 2 ft to 2 ft swell, so there’s a real dry gap here. You’re basically looking at a lot of nothing until we get into Thursday afternoon, 3rd September.

That Thursday afternoon window is the one that gets the pulse going. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a solid 3 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate but pushing strong (572). This is where the break comes alive. That long period will wrap in nicely given it’s a sheltered spot, and the glassy surface means clean, lined-up waves. It won’t be huge, but for this area, this is the standout of the entire forecast. Expect it to be the best session of the run.

After that, the swell hangs around through the 4th and 5th, but it gets messy. The wind swings cross-shore and picks up, killing the quality. It’s a shame because there’s moderate energy (881, 943), but the lumpy chop and onshore influence mean it’s only for the die-hards who don’t mind a battle.

Water temperature is sitting at 58°F, which is about 1°F below the norm for this time of year. So, it’s a touch chilly, but nothing out of the ordinary. A good spring suit is your friend.

Looking further ahead, we get another brief window on Tuesday morning, 8th September. The wind goes glassy again, the swell is 4 ft from the south with a 13-second period, and the wave energy is solid (718). This could offer punchy waves, but given the size and the fact it’s an advanced-only spot, it’ll be steep and powerful. Worth a look if you’ve got the skills.

After the 8th, the forecast drops off a cliff. The swell stays small, the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the conditions are consistently poor right through to the end of the 16-day window. There’s nothing else worth paddling out for. It’s a classic case of a short, sharp highlight in the first week, then a long, flat, and unfriendly second week. Keep your eyes on that Thursday 3rd afternoon and the following Tuesday morning – that’s your lot.

Rusty.

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