
Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with 672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. 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 (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
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 the cards for Ano Nuevo over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough outlook. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions ahead, so don’t get your hopes up for anything firing. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is just about average for this time of year.
The first few days look like a write-off. Right from Wednesday the 2nd, we’ve got tiny 2ft to 2ft SSW swell with a cross-on breeze. The combined energy is weak at 254, and the conditions are poor. This theme continues right through the first week. We see some slightly bigger swell on Thursday the 3rd with 3ft to 3ft from the SSW and a solid long period of 19 seconds, pushing the energy up into that moderate range (628). The wind is light cross-on, but it’s still not clean enough to get excited about.
Friday the 4th brings a bit more size, hitting 3ft from the SSW, and the combined energy climbs to 869. But the wind swings to a moderate cross-shore breeze, creating a cross-chop that’ll ruin any chance of a good wave. Saturday the 5th is a carbon copy – similar size, similar wind, and similar disappointment.
We see the swell nudge up again on Monday the 7th, with 4ft from the south and a combined energy of 737, but it’s light cross-onshore and choppy. That trend keeps rolling through the middle of the week, but it’s never clean enough.
Now, here’s the kicker. We don’t get a decent shot until Monday the 14th, when the swell direction swings to the WNW. On Monday afternoon we see 5ft at a short period of 7 seconds, with 407 of combined energy. That’s a bit punchy and messy, but it’s the first sign of life. Tuesday the 15th morning bumps up to 6ft from the WNW, period 9 seconds, and energy of 558. Still cross-shore wind, but the size is there. By Tuesday afternoon, we’re looking at a solid 7ft swell with 733 of moderate energy. That’s too big for beginners, and with that cross-shore moderate breeze, it’s going to be a chop fest. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The standout? If you’re an expert and you can handle the chop, Tuesday the 15th morning has the best size and energy combo, with 6ft from the WNW and 558 of energy. But don't expect perfection.
So, the bottom line: a long dry spell until the second week, and then only marginal, messy conditions. It’s not the best run for Ano Nuevo.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, 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 Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
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137 | 131 | 246 | 415 | 348 | 497 | 582 | 480 | 590 | 469 | 457 | 428 | 381 | 305 | 407 | 653 | 503 | 398 | 149 | 335 | 356 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | 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 | 2:07PM1.65m | 4:13AM1.01m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:18PM0.13m | 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 | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 |
93 | 131 | 146 | 86 | 144 | 179 | 582 | 480 | 590 | 469 | 457 | 428 | 381 | 305 | 407 | 653 | 503 | 398 | 134 | 335 | 356 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WNW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 11 | WNW 9 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | SSW 19 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | WNW 7 |
137 | 50 | 246 | 415 | 348 | 497 | 202 | 156 | 160 | 120 | 65 | 73 | 181 | 176 | 186 | 70 | 37 | 31 | 149 | 81 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 15 | S 14 | WNW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WNW 13 | SSW 19 | WNW 6 | WNW 11 | SW 20 |
24 | 103 | 64 | 127 | 83 | 150 | 85 | 32 | 56 | 111 | 113 | 153 | 71 | 25 | 26 | 14 | 17 | 34 | 26 | 12 | 97 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 225 | — | — | 136 | — | — | 101 | 81 | — | 61 | — | — | 48 | 121 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 35 | 0 | 79 | 64 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 374 | 0 | 94 | 35 | 0 | 31 | 35 | 0 | 116 | 35 | 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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