Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 495 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. 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 (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Ano Nuevo for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim run for this spot. We’re looking at a solid block of poor surf conditions that stretches all the way from the start of the forecast right through the first week. The first day that even gets a marginal nod is Saturday, August 8th, but that’s only a small 2ft SSW groundswell with a period of 18 seconds, and the wind is cross. The combined energy is moderate at best (422). It’s not really worth getting excited about. The real kicker is that despite that long-period swell, the break is a sheltered beach and reef setup, and the direction isn’t optimal for the spot. The wind is just cross-shore, so it won’t be clean.
The following week stays pretty flat and messy. There’s no real standout day. The swell pops up a bit around Sunday, August 9th, with WNW swell nudging 4ft, but the wind is cross and the period drops to a short 10 seconds. The energy is strong (606), but the surf quality is still rated as poor. The same goes for Monday, August 10th, with 5ft WNW swell, but again, the wind is cross-onshore, and the period is short. It’s going to be choppy and uninviting.
We do see a bit more energy on the 11th of August, with 6ft NW swell and a combined energy of 983, but the wind is still cross and the period is short. For a beach and reef break, that’s not going to line up nicely. It’s really only for the hardcore, and even then, it’s not clean.
The only *slightly* better window comes around Saturday, August 15th, and Sunday, August 16th. We get a steady 3ft SSW swell, with a long period of 16 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-onshore. The wave energy is strong (617 and 667). The morning of the 15th has a light breeze, so it might be marginally rideable, but it’s still a marginal surf forecast. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 58°F.
The bottom line: there’s no true standout here. The whole 16-day stretch is a write-off for quality waves. For a sheltered spot like Ano Nuevo, this is a normal blank run. If you’re desperate, the 15th and 16th of August might offer a few long-period lines, but you’ll be battling the wind. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the cross-onshore winds and short-period slop. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 151 | 125 | 96 | 72 | 72 | 95 | 84 | 84 | 80 | 139 | 210 | 157 | 318 | 168 | 291 | 319 | 325 | 424 | 415 | 326 | 318 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:55PM1.58m | 3:50AM0.97m | 3:38PM1.63m | 5:38AM0.92m | 4:30PM1.69m | 7:19AM0.98m | 5:31PM1.75m | 8:32AM1.09m | 6:35PM1.81m | 9:24AM1.19m | 7:38PM1.87m | 10:08AM1.27m | 8:37PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:20AM0.44m | 9:46PM0.36m | 9:04AM0.64m | 10:58PM0.23m | 10:00AM0.83m | 00:11AM0.09m | 11:15AM0.96m | 1:18AM-0.07m | 12:36PM1.00m | 2:18AM-0.21m | 1:47PM0.97m | 3:11AM-0.31m | 2:48PM0.88m | 3:58AM-0.36m | |||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SSW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 151 | 125 | 96 | 47 | 31 | 71 | 41 | 39 | 27 | 84 | 210 | 42 | 68 | 168 | 74 | 319 | 325 | 424 | 415 | 326 | 318 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 61 | 36 | 35 | 72 | 72 | 95 | 84 | 84 | 44 | 139 | 82 | 157 | 318 | 36 | 291 | 259 | 169 | 167 | 160 | 143 | 101 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 11 | NW 10 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | W 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 37 | 57 | 54 | 31 | 24 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 80 | 23 | 17 | 83 | 36 | 14 | 82 | 28 | 11 | 24 | 12 | 98 | 96 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 36 | — | — | 84 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 64 | 0 | 51 | 64 | 0 | 79 | 116 | 0 | 152 | 356 | 7 | 116 | 356 | 17 | 31 | 341 | 17 | 185 | 31 | 6 |
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