
Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 698 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with NW 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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+) | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, gang, Rusty here, and I gotta level with you – this 16-day stretch at Ano Nuevo is a real tease. We’ve got swell on the charts, but the wind is gonna be a total buzzkill for most of it. Classic case of "almost, but not quite."
The overall pattern is a building WNW swell getting hammered by a persistent cross-shore wind. The water temp is about 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only silver lining.
Your first real look comes on Saturday, July 18th in the morning. There’s a 0.8-ft groundswell from the SW with a long 17-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (590). The wind is a gentle cross-shore, which is the best we’ll see for a while, but the forecast still calls it marginal. For a spot that’s inconsistent, you’d be lucky to get a clean one.
The next week is a grind of cross-shore winds and messy surf. The swell stays small, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is a constant 12-15 mph from the NW, keeping a lumpy chop on the surface. The combined energy will spike up to 836 on the 24th, but it’s still being chewed up by the wind. The crowds are a "sometimes" thing, so you might have it to yourself, but that’s because the conditions are just poor.
We do get a glimmer of hope on Saturday, July 25th. The morning sees a 4-ft S swell with a 13-second period and a strong combined energy of 1029. The winds are still cross, but it’s considered marginal. Then in the afternoon, a different pulse arrives – a 2-ft SSW swell with a *very* long 21-second period and a combined energy of 1097 (strong). That’s a proper groundswell, but that super-long period can make a beach-and-reef setup like this close out. Still, it’s the best-looking wave of the whole run.
The final days drift back into small, onshore slop. Sunday, July 26th morning has a 4-ft S swell with a combined energy of 1423 (very strong), but it’s coming with an onshore wind. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, if you ask me.
So, for the one true standout, I’d point you to the afternoon of Saturday, July 25th. That 2-ft, 21-second SSW groundswell has the energy and the period to make the long right-hander at Ano Nuevo (Big Sur coast) work if you’re an expert. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the best you’re going to get. Don’t plan on a session full of waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 17 | W 16 | SW 17 | WNW 16 | W 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
102 | 126 | 248 | 142 | 278 | 540 | 400 | 525 | 698 | 390 | 215 | 190 | 309 | 263 | 177 | 295 | 439 | 271 | 251 | 318 | 322 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:00PM1.33m | 10:30PM1.94m | 12:41PM1.37m | 11:23PM1.84m | 1:22PM1.42m | 00:16AM1.69m | 2:02PM1.46m | 1:11AM1.49m | 2:41PM1.50m | 2:10AM1.27m | 3:21PM1.53m | 3:20AM1.08m | 4:01PM1.55m | 4:47AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:43PM0.84m | 5:48AM-0.50m | 5:40PM0.76m | 6:32AM-0.41m | 6:38PM0.69m | 7:15AM-0.27m | 7:39PM0.62m | 7:56AM-0.08m | 8:42PM0.55m | 8:38AM0.14m | 9:49PM0.47m | 9:22AM0.37m | 10:59PM0.38m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
82 | 85 | 138 | 109 | 50 | 331 | 125 | 122 | 409 | 237 | 215 | 116 | 95 | 263 | 51 | 295 | 439 | 271 | 251 | 318 | 322 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 12 | W 13 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | W 18 | W 17 | SW 14 | W 16 | SW 17 | SSW 18 | W 16 | WNW 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 |
102 | 37 | 152 | 38 | 55 | 125 | 123 | 120 | 169 | 151 | 74 | 190 | 309 | 211 | 177 | 81 | 128 | 106 | 123 | 137 | 85 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 15 | W 16 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | W 15 | W 15 | WNW 9 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 8 |
36 | 81 | 58 | 31 | 44 | 47 | 28 | 27 | 76 | 145 | 84 | 104 | 186 | 44 | 100 | 172 | 163 | 52 | 106 | 104 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 10 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | — |
— | 126 | 248 | 142 | 278 | 540 | 400 | 525 | 698 | 390 | 183 | — | — | 91 | — | 154 | 106 | — | 47 | 17 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 79 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 79 | 31 | 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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