
Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 688 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ano Nuevo in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
415 | 566 | 497 | 582 | 486 | 590 | 554 | 688 | 422 | 443 | 305 | 305 | 368 | 617 | 590 | 488 | 483 | 439 | 253 | 312 | 309 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:58PM1.66m | 5:54AM1.02m | 4:02PM1.65m | 7:17AM1.10m | 5:16PM1.66m | 8:13AM1.19m | 6:30PM1.69m | 8:57AM1.28m | 7:36PM1.72m | 9:35AM1.36m | 8:35PM1.73m | 10:10AM1.44m | 9:30PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:39AM0.88m | 10:32PM0.09m | 9:52AM1.01m | 11:51PM0.02m | 11:26AM1.04m | 1:02AM-0.07m | 12:49PM0.97m | 2:01AM-0.14m | 1:55PM0.84m | 2:51AM-0.18m | 2:51PM0.68m | 3:34AM-0.17m | 3:41PM0.52m | 4:14AM-0.11m | |||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 11 |
415 | 121 | 179 | 582 | 486 | 590 | 554 | 688 | 422 | 443 | 305 | 305 | 368 | 617 | 590 | 488 | 483 | 439 | 253 | 270 | 209 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 17 | NW 9 | S 14 | S 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SSW 19 | SW 17 |
86 | 566 | 497 | 163 | 154 | 130 | 120 | 51 | 84 | 187 | 261 | 41 | 49 | 14 | 49 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 34 | 312 | 309 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 12 | S 15 | WNW 9 | SW 11 | S 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 |
127 | 83 | 150 | 85 | 32 | 56 | 68 | 15 | 109 | 73 | 58 | 236 | 186 | 17 | 14 | 80 | 12 | 39 | 141 | 19 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 6 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 202 | — | — | 180 | — | — | 120 | 52 | — | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 153 | 35 | 0 | 31 | 374 | 0 | 79 | 544 | 0 | 94 | 31 | 0 | 82 | 31 | 0 | 164 | 35 | 0 | 29 | 112 | 0 |
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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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