
Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with S 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 (Sep 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ano Nuevo in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight. Looking at the whole 16-day window, there’s nothing that’s going to get your heart racing. We’ve got a long stretch of cross-shore winds, mostly from the northwest, and the swell is hanging around in that small, weak territory. It’s a tough run, plain and simple. We’re looking at a lot of poor surf conditions stacked up, with only a couple of days that even get close to being worth a look.
The first few days, through Wednesday the 11th, are just a complete write-off. We're talking tiny waves, around 1ft to 3ft, all that energy being sucked out by the short period and that constant cross-shore breeze. It’s just messy out there, a lot of chop. You’d be fighting the wind more than riding a wave.
The weekend isn’t any better, honestly. Saturday and Sunday morning, we get a little bump in size to 4ft, but the period drops right down to 8 seconds and under. That’s just wind swell, lumpy and unorganised. Then Sunday afternoon the wind kicks up to 19 mph, and it’s fresh and lumpy. It’s a mess.
Now, here’s the one slight glimmer in the gloom. On Monday the 14th, the afternoon shows a jump to 6ft and the energy reading is way up there at 871. That’s the only moderate energy we see in the whole run. But, the period is only 9 seconds, and it’s still cross-shore. So you might get some push, but it’s going to be a bit raw and bumpy, not that clean, lined-up stuff we all want. It’s a “maybe” at best.
After that, we slip right back into the doldrums. The energy drops way back off to the low hundreds, and the swell shrinks back down to under 3ft. There’s a stretch from Tuesday the 15th all the way through to the end of the window where it’s just flat and uninviting. Most days are just rated as poor, and the couple that aren’t are only “marginal,” which is a generous way of saying you *might* get a rideable one if you’re desperate.
We do see the wind go light and a little more onshore around the 21st and 22nd, but the swell is only 3ft with a period in the 16-17 second range. That’s a long period for a beach and reef set-up like Ano Nuevo. It might make the sets inconsistent and a little wonky. Still, with such a small wave, it’s not going to save the day.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there. You won't need a thicker suit than normal.
Honestly, if you’re a paddle surfer, this whole stretch is a hard pass. You’d be better off checking if the kite’s inflated, because with these small, choppy, cross-shore conditions and that one little bump of energy, there’s more potential for a tow or a kite session than a decent surf. Don't hold your breath for any surprises. This looks like a blank run for the area.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 |
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198 | 148 | 309 | 267 | 368 | 437 | 430 | 430 | 335 | 382 | 305 | 211 | 158 | 178 | 127 | 165 | 212 | 465 | 553 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:35PM1.73m | 10:10AM1.44m | 9:30PM1.70m | 10:43AM1.50m | 10:22PM1.63m | 11:15AM1.55m | 11:13PM1.53m | 11:45AM1.58m | 00:05AM1.41m | 12:14PM1.59m | 00:58AM1.29m | 12:43PM1.58m | 1:56AM1.17m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:34AM-0.17m | 3:41PM0.52m | 4:14AM-0.11m | 4:29PM0.38m | 4:51AM0.00m | 5:15PM0.27m | 5:27AM0.16m | 6:00PM0.19m | 6:02AM0.34m | 6:45PM0.15m | 6:38AM0.53m | 7:31PM0.14m | |||||||
— | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 22 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
198 | 98 | 309 | 267 | 368 | 437 | 430 | 145 | 335 | 202 | 305 | 211 | 158 | 178 | 118 | 165 | 212 | 257 | 339 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 12 | SSW 10 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
27 | 148 | 61 | 61 | 127 | 111 | 103 | 430 | 51 | 309 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 120 | 23 | 85 | 43 | 107 | 107 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | WNW 4 | S 9 | W 21 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | WSW 15 | S 10 | SW 18 | NW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
69 | 103 | 64 | 8 | 40 | 9 | 39 | 10 | 9 | 72 | 7 | 12 | 30 | 24 | 37 | 92 | 78 | 42 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 12 | — | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 8 |
— | — | 8 | 54 | 17 | 177 | — | 284 | 230 | 382 | 193 | 183 | 123 | — | 127 | — | — | 465 | 553 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 7 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 35 | 29 | 76 | 31 | 0 | 79 | 31 | 17 |
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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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