Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 14 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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s is also forecast. 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 (Wed 15th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 15th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
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 get into it.

Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you—this outlook for Ano Nuevo is a tough one. The entire 16-day window is a bit of a grind, with the first recommendation not showing up until Thursday, July 24th. Before that, we’re looking at a solid 10-day stretch of poor surf conditions. The wind is almost always cross or cross-on, and the wave quality is just not there. The swell is weak at first, below 100 (309) up to moderate (978) in the middle, but the wind messes it up every time. It’s a classic case of the ocean offering something, but the wind taking it away.

The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so a spring suit will be fine if you’re patient.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday, July 24th, in the afternoon. That’s the standout window. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a very long 24 seconds—that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong (952), and the kicker is the wind: glassy. For Ano Nuevo (beach and reef), a long-period SSW swell with glassy conditions is about as good as it gets in this run. The waves will be clean, but remember, this is an advanced spot that’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a ton of waves. It’ll be a session for the patient charger.

The next morning, Saturday, July 25th, the swell picks up to 5ft from the S, still with a decent 16-second period, and the energy is very strong (1935). But the wind is cross from the WNW, putting a bit of a chop on it. It’s a marginal call, but if you’re an expert, the morning might offer a few solid ones before it gets messy.

After that, the surf fades and the wind stays tricky. The last week of the run is mostly poor and cross-on, with a few marginal moments but nothing to get excited about. The period is long, but the wind just won’t let it be clean.

So, bottom line: if you’re a seasoned local and you can wait until Friday the 24th for that glassy, long-period sweet spot, you might score a couple of gems. Beginners, give this one a miss for the whole 16 days—it’s too inconsistent and mostly too challenging. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days.

Stay patient, and keep checking the charts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
4:47AM0.94m
Low Tide
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
10:59PM0.38m
10:12AM0.60m
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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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