Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
15.7° C
1.1° 

Ano Nuevo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 10th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 16th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let me break it down for you. It’s a slow period ahead for Ano Nuevo. This is a sheltered beach and reef spot, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t get your hopes up. The water temp is about 60°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The best chance you’ll get is on the morning of Sunday the 9th. We’ve got a clean 2ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds, and a light offshore wind from the WSW at 3 mph. That’s glassy, clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate (541), so there’s some push, but it’s small. That’s your best window.

Monday the 10th through Thursday the 14th is mostly a bust. Swell stays between 2ft and 4ft, but the wind is cross-on or cross, and conditions are poor to marginal. Not worth paddling out for.

Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th mornings show a little more life. A 3ft swell from the SSW with a 16-second period, and light offshore wind. The combined energy jumps to strong (609 and 612), so the ocean has some power, but wave heights are still modest. It’s marginal, but the best of a quiet week.

From Sunday the 17th into the middle of the following week, it’s all cross-shore winds and poor conditions. Swell hangs around 3ft, but the wind isn’t helping.

There’s a spike in size on Thursday the 20th morning, with 5ft from the WNW at a 10-second period, and a cross-shore breeze. The combined energy hits very strong (1010), but with the cross wind and moderate period, it’s not clean. Only for experts.

From the 21st to the 24th, it’s mostly poor to marginal, with the swell building to 6ft by the 24th, but the wind stays messy. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during those days.

So, to sum it up: Sunday morning the 9th is your standout, with the morning of the 15th as a backup. The rest is a long stretch of nothing special. Don’t hold your breath.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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273
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512
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
15
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15
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High Tide
9:24AM1.19m
7:38PM1.87m
10:08AM1.27m
8:37PM1.91m
10:48AM1.34m
9:32PM1.90m
11:26AM1.41m
10:25PM1.84m
12:01PM1.46m
11:16PM1.73m
12:36PM1.51m
00:08AM1.57m
1:10PM1.55m
1:01AM1.39m
Low Tide
1:47PM0.97m
3:11AM-0.31m
2:48PM0.88m
3:58AM-0.36m
3:44PM0.77m
4:42AM-0.35m
4:37PM0.65m
5:23AM-0.29m
5:29PM0.55m
6:02AM-0.16m
6:21PM0.46m
6:40AM0.01m
7:13PM0.40m
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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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