Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
14.4° C
0.5° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 894 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. 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+)11PM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Ano Nuevo.

First thing you need to know: the water’s sitting at 58° right now, which is about average for the time of year. Nothing weird going on there.

Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window, this is a tough stretch. There’s a long gap of poor surf right from the start. The first few days are mostly small, messy, and cross-shore or cross-onshore winds just ruin any chance of a clean wave. Monday the 20th has a tiny 2ft, 16-second groundswell from the SW, but the wind is cross-on and it’s only a 1 out of 10. Not worth paddling out. Tuesday and Wednesday are the same story – small swell, cross winds, and the comments are all "poor surf conditions" or "marginal."

There’s a bit of a pulse building around the 24th and 25th of July, with some longer period energy (24 seconds on the 24th!), but the wind is consistently cross or cross-off from the NW at 12 to 19 mph. The swell itself is only 2ft to 3ft, and the combined energy is moderate (around 994 to 1069). That’s a tease – great swell period, but the size is tiny and the wind is a chop machine. These are not rideable conditions for a paddle surfer.

The best chance, and I mean the *only* chance for something a bit more interesting, is on Wednesday the 29th of July. The morning shows a 8ft NW swell, but it’s short-period at 9 seconds. That’s big enough for experts only (over 8ft), and the wind is cross-on from the WNW at 9 mph. The combined energy is strong (2296), but the short period and cross-onshore wind mean it’s going to be a lumpy, bumpy mess. This setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, honestly. The afternoon cleans up a bit, but the swell drops back to 4ft.

After that, it’s back to small, poor-quality surf through the first week of August. There’s a little bump of 5ft NW swell on the 3rd and 4th of August, but again, short period (8-9 seconds) and strong cross winds. The guidance says this spot is inconsistent and sheltered, and that’s exactly what we’re seeing. A blank run like this is not unusual for the area.

So, to sum it up: there’s no standout in this window. The 29th of July is the only day that might get your heart rate up, but it’s for experts only and the conditions are far from ideal. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it rarely stays this poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
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0.8
SSW
14
0.7
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26
0.7
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24
0.7
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24
0.7
SSW
22
0.9
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21
0.8
SSW
21
0.9
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20
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
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19
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
314
465
312
249
339
303
321
229
176
263
487
487
412
718
516
596
590
572
491
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
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10
W
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WSW
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10
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10
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25
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High Tide
4:01PM1.55m
4:47AM0.94m
4:43PM1.55m
6:30AM0.91m
5:28PM1.56m
8:02AM0.98m
6:16PM1.57m
9:08AM1.07m
7:03PM1.59m
9:57AM1.14m
7:50PM1.62m
10:35AM1.18m
8:33PM1.65m
Low Tide
10:59PM0.38m
10:12AM0.60m
00:07AM0.28m
11:11AM0.80m
1:09AM0.18m
12:18PM0.93m
2:03AM0.08m
1:22PM1.00m
2:49AM-0.00m
2:17PM1.02m
3:30AM-0.06m
3:04PM1.00m
4:07AM-0.11m
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Temp °C
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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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