
Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s 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 2.5m 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 (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break this down. Over the next couple weeks, it’s a pretty grim stretch around here. We’ve got a long run of days where the surf just isn’t coming together – wind keeps messing things up, and the conditions stay poor or marginal. There’s no standout swell period worth chasing, so you might want to save your energy for something else.
We start on Wednesday morning, July 29th, at Ano Nuevo. The waves are around 4 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. The combined swell energy is moderate (966), but the wind is cross-shore from the NW at 16 mph and it’s lumpy. Water temperature sits at 60°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That cross-chop really kills it – poor surf all day. That NW wind picks up to 19 mph in the afternoon, making it even worse.
Moving into Thursday, July 30th, we’ve got a similar story. Morning waves around 3 ft (SSW, 16 secs) with moderate energy (1239), but again, a moderate cross-shore wind from the NW at 12 mph. It’s a marginal call at best. The afternoon gets bumpy again with a fresh cross-shore. Not worth paddling out.
Friday, July 31st, offers a change in swell direction – NW at 6 ft, but the period is short at 8 seconds, and the wind is still cross-shore. Combined energy is moderate (888), but the quality is poor. Afternoon drops to 3 ft with a 14-second period, but the fresh wind kills it.
Saturday, August 1st, morning shows 4 ft from the WNW with 8 seconds, gentle cross-shore wind at 9 mph, but it’s still rated poor. Afternoon gets worse with fresh wind. Sunday and Monday stay poor to marginal, with cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Waves around 6-6 ft but messy.
After Monday, August 3rd, things settle into a pattern of small, weak surf. From Tuesday, August 4th through to Sunday, August 10th, the swell is below 5 ft, mostly WNW, periods between 8-10 seconds, and wind is onshore or cross-onshore. The combined energy drops into the low hundreds – weak stuff. The afternoons are consistently poor. Honestly, this stretch is a write-off for paddle surfing.
There is a tiny flicker on Wednesday morning, August 12th, when we see a 2 ft swell from the SSW with a very long, 18-second period. Combined energy is moderate (667), and the wind is light and onshore. The quality is marginal. That’s a long-period groundswell, but it’s small and onshore – better suited to a reef or point, but here at Ano Nuevo (beach and reef setup) it’s likely to be too straight and weak for much fun.
Overall, across the entire 16-day window, there are no good surf options. The break is inconsistent, and the winds never swing favorable for clean waves. If you are a kiter, you might see some action in the afternoons with those cross-shore breezes, but for a surfer, it’s just a long blank run. This kind of dry spell isn’t unusual here – the area can go quiet for days. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but for now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
612 | 604 | 568 | 527 | 402 | 418 | 381 | 276 | 225 | 243 | 419 | 1208 | 638 | 590 | 665 | 586 | 386 | 312 | 280 | 188 | 134 | |
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-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 12:03PM1.24m | 10:32PM1.64m | 12:29PM1.27m | 11:10PM1.58m | 12:55PM1.32m | 11:50PM1.50m | 1:21PM1.37m | 00:34AM1.39m | 1:49PM1.44m | 1:24AM1.25m | 2:19PM1.51m | 2:26AM1.10m | 2:55PM1.58m | 3:50AM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:59PM0.87m | 5:42AM-0.16m | 5:35PM0.81m | 6:11AM-0.13m | 6:14PM0.74m | 6:40AM-0.05m | 6:57PM0.66m | 7:11AM0.07m | 7:46PM0.57m | 7:44AM0.24m | 8:42PM0.47m | 8:20AM0.44m | 9:46PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
612 | 604 | 302 | 243 | 402 | 254 | 202 | 276 | 187 | 243 | 134 | 687 | 638 | 53 | 665 | 586 | 386 | 312 | 280 | 188 | 134 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
24 | 44 | 568 | 527 | 21 | 305 | 218 | 49 | 225 | 85 | 48 | 110 | 102 | 46 | 44 | 67 | 42 | 38 | 61 | 36 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | S 18 | SSE 14 | S 11 | SW 15 | SSE 13 | S 13 | — | S 21 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 11 |
98 | 155 | 40 | 2 | 76 | 59 | 87 | — | 9 | 82 | 15 | 53 | 17 | 49 | 22 | 67 | 65 | 40 | 37 | 35 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
232 | 300 | 498 | 467 | 280 | 418 | 381 | 271 | — | — | 419 | 1208 | — | 590 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 31 | 19 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 79 | 31 | 12 | 51 | 147 | 0 | 51 | 51 | 5 |
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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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