Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
15.8° C
2.1° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 585 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with W 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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+) 2AM (Sat 18th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 18th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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 this 16-day stretch has in store. Right off the bat, I gotta tell ya, it’s a bit of a slow grind ahead. We’re looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions, but there’s a little glimmer of something promising right at the very end.

First up, all the action, or lack of it, is at Ano Nuevo. This spot is a beach and reef setup, but she’s sheltered and inconsistent, so she needs everything to line up just right. Right now, she’s not getting it. From Wednesday the 15th right through until about the 24th of July, it’s just a run of poor surf. The wind is coming in cross or cross-on from the NW and WNW all day, every day, messing up any chance of clean waves. Swell heights are mostly between 2 ft and 6 ft, but the period is short – mostly 8 seconds – so the waves are weak and without any punch. The combined energy is moderate, bouncing around between 321 and 997, but with that wind, it’s just a messy, bumpy ocean. The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 60°, which is a massive 4° warmer than normal for mid-July, so it’s much warmer than you’d expect for this time of year.

We go through a gap where there’s nothing really worth getting wet for. The weekend of the 18th and 19th sees a few tiny long-period swells creeping in at 16 to 17 seconds, but heights are only 2 ft to 3 ft, so you’d be lucky to get a dribble. The energy is moderate, but it’s still cross-shore and messy.

Then, around Thursday the 24th of July, things start to look a bit different. The swell direction swings around to the SSW, which is closer to that SW optimum for Ano Nuevo. But more importantly, the period jumps to a very long 24 seconds and the combined energy surges to a strong 1516 on the afternoon. The problem? The wind is still cross-on from the WNW, turning what could be a clean, long-period groundswell into a choppy mess. This is a tease – the energy is there, but the winds ain't helping.

Here’s where the one true standout sits. If you are an experienced surfer looking for a window of opportunity, keep your eyes peeled for the morning of Saturday the 25th of July. We’ve got a solid 5 ft of S swell with a 15-second period and the combined energy is cooking at a very strong 1768. What makes this the best bet is the light breeze from the WNW. It’s cross-shore, but with light wind, you’re going to get some clean lines with only a small amount of wind ripple. The swell direction isn't quite perfect, but the combination of size, long period, and lighter wind makes it the pick of the whole run. The afternoon picks up the wind and gets choppy, so it's a small window.

After that, the surf drops off again and it’s back to mediocrity through the end of the month. For the beginners out there, that 5 ft on the 25th might be pushing it, especially on a beach and reef combo service.

So, bottom line: If you’re desperate, the morning of Saturday the 25th of July at Ano Nuevo is the only real highlight. The rest is a waiting game. For the long range, there’s potential for solid energy, but it’s less certain. Keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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267
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309
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
12:41PM1.37m
11:23PM1.84m
1:22PM1.42m
00:16AM1.69m
2:02PM1.46m
1:11AM1.49m
2:41PM1.50m
2:10AM1.27m
3:21PM1.53m
3:20AM1.08m
4:01PM1.55m
4:47AM0.94m
4:43PM1.55m
Low Tide
5:40PM0.76m
6:32AM-0.41m
6:38PM0.69m
7:15AM-0.27m
7:39PM0.62m
7:56AM-0.08m
8:42PM0.55m
8:38AM0.14m
9:49PM0.47m
9:22AM0.37m
10:59PM0.38m
10:12AM0.60m
00:07AM0.28m
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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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