Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
15.7° C
2.3° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with 727 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 11th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


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

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

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Friday
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1.6
WNW
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2.1
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1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
597
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402
673
381
429
459
242
334
553
572
364
535
255
307
388
183
257
285
278
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NW
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25
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High Tide
5:13PM1.63m
7:06AM0.91m
6:01PM1.73m
8:31AM1.01m
6:52PM1.83m
9:36AM1.11m
7:47PM1.91m
10:29AM1.20m
8:42PM1.96m
11:16AM1.27m
9:36PM1.98m
12:00PM1.33m
10:30PM1.94m
12:41PM1.37m
Low Tide
00:36AM0.16m
11:36AM0.75m
1:36AM-0.05m
12:41PM0.87m
2:30AM-0.24m
1:46PM0.94m
3:23AM-0.39m
2:48PM0.94m
4:13AM-0.49m
3:46PM0.90m
5:02AM-0.52m
4:43PM0.84m
5:48AM-0.50m
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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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