Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. 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+) | 11PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's talk about what's on offer at Ano Nuevo.
Honestly, mate, it's a tough stretch ahead. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle, with no real standout sessions. The water temp is sitting at 60°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner suit.
The overall pattern is dominated by a persistent cross-shore wind, mostly from the northwest, which is keeping the surface chopped up and messy. Through the first week, from Friday the 14th through to Thursday the 20th, we've got a constant run of poor surf conditions and marginal forecasts. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, with a long period of 15-16 seconds from the SSW. The combined energy is moderate, ranging from 379 to 648, but the wind is just ruining any chance of a decent wave. It's a lot of cross-chop and lumpy water.
The second week doesn't offer much relief. From Friday the 21st through to Saturday the 29th, it's more of the same – poor surf conditions with cross-shore winds. There's a brief spike in energy on the 26th, with combined energy hitting 1029 and 1118, and a bit more size around 4ft to 5ft from the south, but the period is around 16 seconds which is a bit long for a beach break, and the northwest wind is still cross-shore. It's a frustrating setup.
Honestly, for the whole 16 days, there's nothing that gets the heart pumping. The wind is just too persistent from the wrong direction. If you're really keen, the early morning on Saturday the 15th might be the least terrible option, with a 3ft SSW swell and a 16-second period, but the cross-shore wind will still make it a battle. This is a spot that's sheltered and likes a SW swell, but with the wind constantly on it, it's just not happening.
The best I can say is that the period from the 26th to the 29th has a bit more energy, but the quality is still poor. It's a real shame.
Keep an eye on the forecasts, but I wouldn't be holding my breath for anything good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 188 | 184 | 249 | 512 | 493 | 481 | 469 | 362 | 334 | 334 | 242 | 236 | 259 | 366 | 163 | 305 | 322 | 252 | 173 | 183 | 183 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:36PM1.51m | 00:08AM1.57m | 1:10PM1.55m | 1:01AM1.39m | 1:43PM1.56m | 1:59AM1.22m | 2:18PM1.55m | 3:09AM1.06m | 2:55PM1.53m | 4:39AM0.97m | 3:38PM1.50m | 6:25AM0.98m | 4:31PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21PM0.46m | 6:40AM0.01m | 7:13PM0.40m | 7:17AM0.21m | 8:07PM0.35m | 7:55AM0.43m | 9:05PM0.33m | 8:37AM0.65m | 10:08PM0.31m | 9:29AM0.85m | 11:17PM0.28m | 10:41AM0.99m | 00:26AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 64 | 140 | 214 | 512 | 493 | 481 | 469 | 362 | 334 | 334 | 242 | 68 | 142 | 366 | 97 | 113 | 322 | 107 | 116 | 107 | 102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 6 | S 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | W 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | WNW 12 | SSW 15 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 188 | 184 | 249 | 23 | 22 | 85 | 78 | 8 | 68 | 72 | 9 | 236 | 259 | 19 | 163 | 305 | 87 | 252 | 153 | 183 | 183 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | S 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 10 | SW 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 9 | W 13 | S 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 13 | S 22 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 127 | 17 | 43 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 105 | 60 | 9 | 102 | 173 | 15 | 91 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 10 | NW 6 | — | WNW 10 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | 61 | — | — | 116 | 46 | — | 75 | — | 56 | 128 | 158 | 223 | 179 | — | — | 131 | — | — | 124 | 174 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 122 | 35 | 0 | 79 | 34 | 0 | 79 | 116 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 17 |
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