Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this next stretch at Ano Nuevo is a proper test of patience. It’s a sheltered little spot, and it’s going to be real fickle over the next two and a half weeks.

We’re looking at a long, drawn-out run of mostly poor conditions. The first real chance for a wave doesn’t even show up until Wednesday, July 8th, and even then, it’s a tough sell. The water is sitting at a surprisingly warm 60°, which is a couple of degrees above normal for this time of year - feels more like a summer bath than a Northern California lineup.

The whole first week is dominated by a persistent cross-shore wind, mostly from the NW, that’s just going to chop everything up. There’s moderate energy in the water most days (readings like 882, 1424, 1043), but the wind is a constant problem. Thursday the 9th morning has a bit of size with a 6 ft NW swell, but that cross-shore wind is going to make it a lumpy, messy affair. The best you’ll get is a "marginal" call.

The pattern holds through the weekend and into the next week. The swell direction swings around to WNW mostly, but we still get that cross-shore wind. Sunday the 12th morning has a 6 ft swell with a bit more energy (1191), and the wind is a touch lighter, but it’s still cross-shore. It’s not going to be clean.

Now, there is a glimmer. On Friday, July 17th, the wind finally looks like it’s going to play nice. We’re seeing a light 3 mph offshore breeze from the SW in the morning. The swell is a modest 5 ft from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds and moderate energy (715). This is the one standout. It’s the only window in the whole 16 days where the wind is offshore, so the wave faces should be clean. It’s not a big swell, but with that wind, it’ll be the most fun you’ll have all outlook. Don’t expect a crowd, but it’s an inconsistent spot, so you’ll have to work for it.

After that brief moment of hope, it’s back to the grind. The second week brings smaller swell (2 ft to 3 ft) and the wind goes back to being cross or cross-on. The energy drops off too. There’s a bit of a pulse on Thursday the 23rd with a 6 ft NW swell, but the onshore flow will ruin it.

Bottom line: if you’re desperate, the morning of Friday the 17th is your only real shot. The rest of the time, the wind is a killer. It’s a waiting game.

Rusty

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