Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
15.2° C
1.5° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 485 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. 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 (Tue 14th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 14th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 16th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here. Let's talk Ano Nuevo. This is a beach and reef setup, advanced only, and it's inconsistent – it rarely breaks. So when it does, you gotta be ready. The water's a touch warmer than normal for July, sitting at about 59°F, roughly 2.5°F above average. But honestly, the next week and a half is pretty grim. From now through July 23, it's mostly poor surf conditions – cross-winds, small weak swell, and a lot of chop. There's a few marginal moments on July 18 and 20 with some long-period SW groundswell, but the wind is cross and the height is tiny (2.3ft to 2.6ft). Not worth paddling out.

The real standout comes on Friday July 24 morning. That's the one to circle. Glassy conditions – wind is almost nothing from the NW at 3 mph, completely glassy. Swell from the south at 4.3ft, period 14 seconds – that's a nice groundswell, long enough to shape up nicely. Combined energy is moderate (851). It's a rare window of clean, rideable waves at this inconsistent spot. The swell direction (S) is close to the optimum SW, so it should wrap in decently. Keep in mind, it's a beach and reef, so the long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, but with the reef it could be fun. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so get there early.

Later in the window, on Tuesday July 28 morning, there's another possibility: a bigger NW swell (6.9ft, period 9s) with offshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph. That's a short-period swell, so it'll be more jumbled, but offshore wind could clean it up. Energy is strong (1581). However, it's not the ideal direction for this spot, and the surf is still rated marginal. For advanced surfers only, and it's a long way out – less certain.

Overall, if you're after a session at Ano Nuevo, the only clear shot is July 24 morning. Don't hold your breath

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:36PM1.98m
12:00PM1.33m
10:30PM1.94m
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
Low Tide
5:02AM-0.52m
4:43PM0.84m
5:48AM-0.50m
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
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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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