Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 891 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 1.2m 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM. 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+) | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
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 coming down the line for us.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for Ano Nuevo. This is a sheltered spot that needs a good push from the SW, and while we’ve got a long-period groundswell (16 seconds) running, the wind is just a killer. For the first week, from Saturday the 29th of August right through to the following Saturday the 5th of September, the onshore and cross-shore winds are just ruining everything. The combined swell energy is moderate, sitting between 247 and 825, but the surf quality is consistently poor. The water temp is about 59° right now, which is pretty normal for the time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s average.
There’s a real gap here. Nothing is surfable until we get a brief window. The standout – and I mean the only real chance – lands on Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning starts off glassy with a light WSW wind, and the swell is a clean 3 ft from the S with a 14-second period. The afternoon holds up with the same glassy conditions and a slightly bigger 4 ft swell from the S. The combined energy is moderate (479 and 550). This is a true window of clean, lined-up surf. The swell direction is perfect for the SW-facing parts of the break, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be as good as it gets. But remember, this break is inconsistent and for advanced surfers only, so don’t expect a circus.
After that, we’re back to the same old story. Wednesday the 9th of September sees a jump in size – 7 ft from the S in the afternoon – but the period drops to 10 seconds and the wind is onshore. That’s a lot of water moving around, but it’ll be a messy, lumpy mess. The combined energy spikes to 1334 (strong), but it’s not for paddling; it’s more of a kite-surfing setup if you’re into that. The rest of the outlook, from the 10th to the 13th of September, fades back into small, windy, and poor conditions. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are a write-off with fresh cross-shore winds. The weekend of the 12th and 13th is tiny, with 2 ft to 2 ft swells and cross-on breezes.
So, to sum it up: you’ve got a near two-week stretch of mostly junk. The only bright spot is the morning and afternoon of Tuesday the 8th of September. Mark it on the calendar, hope the wind holds, and get out there while it’s glassy. The rest is a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 17 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
505 | 688 | 554 | 411 | 400 | 325 | 226 | 156 | 154 | 154 | 121 | 181 | 209 | 243 | 453 | 309 | 491 | 438 | 518 | 597 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
505 | 688 | 161 | 131 | 163 | 149 | 226 | 156 | 154 | 154 | 98 | 181 | 209 | 190 | 453 | 309 | 252 | 267 | 518 | 597 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | WNW 9 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
6 | 6 | 554 | 411 | 400 | 325 | 66 | 42 | 21 | 65 | 62 | 57 | 104 | 243 | 43 | 83 | 491 | 438 | 183 | 156 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 14 | W 10 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 19 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 8 | 81 | 72 | 81 | 121 | 58 | 35 | 32 | 207 | 50 | 92 | 120 | 107 | 109 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — |
169 | 178 | — | 213 | — | — | 105 | — | — | 32 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 6 | 344 | 31 | 0 | 122 | 35 | 0 | 29 | 35 | 0 | 79 | 35 | 0 | 63 | 31 | 0 |
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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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