Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
15.9°C
0.9° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with 766 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM. 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+) 5AM (Tue 15th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 15th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 15th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, with the numbers you folks across the pond might like.

Let’s be real – the 16-day forecast for Ano Nuevo is weak. The only time I’d even think about suiting up is the morning of Wednesday, September 23rd. We’ve got glassy conditions, wind out of the SSW at next to nothing, and the surface will be clean. The swell is only 2ft from the SW with a 16-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell, so the shape could be nice, but the energy is low (495 combined energy). Ano Nuevo is a beach and reef setup, so with that period it might be a bit too straight, but if you’ve got a log, it’s your best bet. This spot is inconsistent, so don’t hold your breath. Crowds are possible but likely thin on a morning like that.

The rest of the 16 days? Long gaps of nothing good. By the 26th of September, we see swell building from 4ft to about 6ft on the 27th and 29th from the WNW, but the wind is cross or cross-on the whole time, making it ugly. The period is short at 9 seconds, so it’s just messy, choppy lines. A 6ft wave is too big for beginners, and with the chop, even experts won’t find much. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Water temp is about 61°F, pretty normal for this time of year.

Stay patient. The surf drought won’t last forever, and forecasts can shift. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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Period (s)
1.4
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
2.2
NW
9
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
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8
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
304
364
766
290
197
153
177
177
113
198
138
167
251
251
184
211
319
252
319
330
309
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
25
NW
15
NW
10
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
20
WNW
10
NW
5
W
15
WNW
5
NNE
15
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
15
NW
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
12:43PM1.58m
1:56AM1.17m
1:14PM1.54m
3:04AM1.08m
1:50PM1.49m
4:30AM1.03m
2:36PM1.43m
6:06AM1.04m
3:35PM1.37m
7:18AM1.09m
4:45PM1.35m
8:02AM1.14m
5:55PM1.36m
Low Tide
7:31PM0.14m
7:16AM0.72m
8:19PM0.16m
7:59AM0.88m
9:16PM0.20m
8:56AM1.01m
10:22PM0.23m
10:21AM1.09m
11:33PM0.23m
11:48AM1.07m
00:38AM0.19m
12:54PM0.99m
1:31AM0.13m
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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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