Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, it’s a pretty grim stretch for Ano Nuevo. We’ve got a long run of days where the conditions just aren’t coming together for a decent paddle. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days, from Thursday the 3rd through to the middle of the following week, are a write-off. The swell is small, mostly around 3ft to 4ft from the SSW, and while the period is long – 19 seconds dropping to 14 seconds – the wind is ruining it. We’ve got a persistent cross-shore breeze that’s keeping things chopped up and messy. The combined wave energy is moderate, ranging from 628 to 770, but it’s just not clean enough to bother with. The morning of Sunday the 6th has a glimmer of hope with a 3ft SSW swell and 15 seconds of period, but that cross-shore wind kills it.

The only real standout, and I’m saying this with a heavy heart, is the morning of Friday the 11th of September. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the SW, with a 12-second period. That’s a decent amount of juice, with a combined energy reading of 1874, which is strong. Now, the kicker is that this is a sheltered spot, and the swell is coming from the optimum direction. The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the NW, so it’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the biggest push of the whole forecast. The wave energy is in the ‘strong’ range. However, with that size, it’s definitely in the expert-only zone. The afternoon of the same day sees the swell drop to 6ft with a shorter 10-second period and a fresher 19 mph cross-shore wind, which will make it lumpy and ugly.

After that, it’s back to small, weak, and wind-affected slop for the rest of the second week. Swells from the WNW and SW barely tickle the 3ft mark, and the combined energy drops right off into the low hundreds. The morning of Friday the 18th of September has a 2ft groundswell from the SW with a very long 20-second period, but combined with a light onshore breeze, it’s just not going to be any good.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a wave, the 11th of September morning is your only real shot, and even then, it’s only for the experienced crew. This long stretch of poor conditions is a bit of a bummer, but it’s not unusual for this area. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d be finding something else to do.

Rusty.

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