Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 619 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. 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+) | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough outlook for Ano Nuevo. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim, so don't get your hopes up too high.
For the next week and a half, things are flat and messy. We’ve got a long stretch with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell that does show up is tiny, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, coming from the SSW. The real killer is the wind. It’s relentless cross-shore or cross-onshore, chopping everything up. The swell periods are long, 15 to 18 seconds, which would mean nice energy if the wind wasn’t ruining it. The combined swell energy is moderate, bouncing between 338 and 641, but that energy is wasted.
A small window shows up around the morning of Tuesday, August 18th. The swell jumps briefly to 5ft from the NW, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it will be weak and disorganised. The wind is a moderate cross-shore at 12 mph, so expect lumpy, blown-out conditions. This is really only for the dedicated crew, and honestly, the setup at this beach and reef break might be more interesting for kite surfing right now. The combined energy here hits 786, showing the power is there, but it's horrible for a clean paddle surf.
Then, right at the tail end of the forecast, on Thursday, August 27th, we see the most interesting change. The swell sticks to around 3ft to 3ft from the SSW, but the period is a clean 15 seconds. What’s crucial is the wind finally eases to a light, gentle cross-shore breeze. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 635. This is the only time the forecast calls conditions "marginal" instead of "poor". It’s not a standout by any means, but after two weeks of junk, it’s the best we’ve got – clean, small waves for a longboard or a fish. It’s an inconsistent spot to begin with, so it might be a gamble, but it’s the only real gamble in sight.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, and maybe wax up the log for that last week.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
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226 | 164 | 212 | 242 | 188 | 184 | 249 | 512 | 493 | 525 | 469 | 434 | 334 | 334 | 330 | 236 | 362 | 280 | 351 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:25PM1.84m | 12:01PM1.46m | 11:16PM1.73m | 12:36PM1.51m | 00:08AM1.57m | 1:10PM1.55m | 1:01AM1.39m | 1:43PM1.56m | 1:59AM1.22m | 2:18PM1.55m | 3:09AM1.06m | 2:55PM1.53m | 4:39AM0.97m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:23AM-0.29m | 5:29PM0.55m | 6:02AM-0.16m | 6:21PM0.46m | 6:40AM0.01m | 7:13PM0.40m | 7:17AM0.21m | 8:07PM0.35m | 7:55AM0.43m | 9:05PM0.33m | 8:37AM0.65m | 10:08PM0.31m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
8:04 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
125 | 149 | 125 | 125 | 83 | 62 | 214 | 512 | 493 | 525 | 469 | 434 | 334 | 334 | 330 | 236 | 232 | 206 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | WNW 7 | S 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 10 | S 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 |
226 | 164 | 212 | 242 | 188 | 140 | 249 | 26 | 15 | 23 | 78 | 8 | 68 | 75 | 9 | 31 | 252 | 101 | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 10 | W 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 15 | WNW 14 |
21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 125 | 184 | 46 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | WNW 10 | NW 6 | — | WNW 10 | — | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 129 | — | — | 106 | 46 | — | 75 | — | 69 | 146 | 134 | 362 | 280 | 351 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 155 | 0 | 122 | 31 | 6 | 79 | 35 | 0 | 79 | 31 | 0 | 79 | 116 | 0 | 35 | 331 | 0 | 31 | 31 |
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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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