
Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with WNW 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 (Aug 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. 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+) | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a tough stretch ahead. We're looking at a long, dry spell of poor conditions before anything even comes close to being worth a paddle. The first solid week is basically a write-off, so don't be holding your breath for any early action.
Looking at the only break on the list, Ano Nuevo, it's a sheltered, advanced spot that's inconsistent. The water is sitting at 60°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a small comfort.
We kick off on Saturday, 1st August, but it's rough. Morning sees a 4ft WNW swell with a short 8-second period, and a cross-shore wind is already making a mess of it. The combined energy is moderate at 368, but it's mixed with a cross-chop, making for poor surf. The afternoon gets worse – a stronger 19 mph cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions. That's a hard pass.
Sunday, 2nd August, is a little better in size at 6ft, but the wind is cross-on. The energy is solid (631), but the quality is marginal at best. Monday, 3rd August, is the same story – marginal surf with a 5ft swell and onshore breezes. Tuesday and Wednesday see the swell drop right off, and the wind stays onshore or cross-on. By Thursday, 6th August, we're down to a tiny 2ft swell, even though it's a long-period 13-second groundswell. The energy is weak (189), and it's poor. That's a gap of nearly a week of frustrating nothing.
The second week doesn't bring much relief. Friday, 7th August, has a very long-period 19-second SSW groundswell, but it's only 1ft to 2ft. The energy is moderate (344), but the wind is cross-shore. At a beach-and-reef setup, a long-period swell like this is prone to breaking straight, which isn't ideal. The pattern continues – small, long-period pulses with cross-shore or cross-on winds. The best we see is Saturday, 15th and Sunday, 16th August, with a moderate 3ft to 4ft range and moderate energy, but the wind is still a problem. The forecasts for these long-range pulses are a bit less certain, but as it stands, there's nothing here that screams "go."
The swell is mostly under 5ft, so it's not too big for anyone, but the quality is just never there. With the swell being small and the wind being persistently cross or onshore, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There are no standout windows – the best on offer is a few "marginal" sessions, and that's a stretch.
Stay patient, folks. It tends not to stay poor for long, but this is a blank run.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
197 | 294 | 904 | 528 | 506 | 590 | 461 | 386 | 242 | 184 | 147 | 101 | 96 | 58 | 96 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 139 | 210 | 157 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:21PM1.37m | 00:34AM1.39m | 1:49PM1.44m | 1:24AM1.25m | 2:19PM1.51m | 2:26AM1.10m | 2:55PM1.58m | 3:50AM0.97m | 3:38PM1.63m | 5:38AM0.92m | 4:30PM1.69m | 7:19AM0.98m | 5:31PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:57PM0.66m | 7:11AM0.07m | 7:46PM0.57m | 7:44AM0.24m | 8:42PM0.47m | 8:20AM0.44m | 9:46PM0.36m | 9:04AM0.64m | 10:58PM0.23m | 10:00AM0.83m | 00:11AM0.09m | 11:15AM0.96m | 1:18AM-0.07m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 |
197 | 90 | 520 | 528 | 506 | 590 | 461 | 386 | 242 | 184 | 147 | 101 | 96 | 58 | 94 | 67 | 48 | 49 | 39 | 210 | 74 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 17 |
89 | 48 | 76 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 67 | 42 | 37 | 61 | 36 | 36 | 52 | 52 | 96 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 157 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 10 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 11 | NW 10 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | W 15 | SSW 13 |
82 | 18 | 53 | 55 | 30 | 30 | 67 | 65 | 40 | 37 | 35 | 54 | 31 | 25 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 80 | 139 | 17 | 66 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — |
— | 294 | 904 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | 52 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 30 | 17 | 79 | 374 | 12 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 51 | 64 | 0 | 79 | 191 | 0 | 79 | 64 | 6 | 31 | 31 | 6 |
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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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