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, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with 668 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. 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+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (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 take a look at what we’ve got on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s not a classic run for Ano Nuevo. This is a sheltered, advanced spot that’s also inconsistent, so it needs everything to line up. The first few days are a write-off with poor conditions and cross-onshore wind messing up the small 2 ft to 2 ft swell, so there’s a real dry gap here. You’re basically looking at a lot of nothing until we get into Thursday afternoon, 3rd September.
That Thursday afternoon window is the one that gets the pulse going. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a solid 3 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate but pushing strong (572). This is where the break comes alive. That long period will wrap in nicely given it’s a sheltered spot, and the glassy surface means clean, lined-up waves. It won’t be huge, but for this area, this is the standout of the entire forecast. Expect it to be the best session of the run.
After that, the swell hangs around through the 4th and 5th, but it gets messy. The wind swings cross-shore and picks up, killing the quality. It’s a shame because there’s moderate energy (881, 943), but the lumpy chop and onshore influence mean it’s only for the die-hards who don’t mind a battle.
Water temperature is sitting at 58°F, which is about 1°F below the norm for this time of year. So, it’s a touch chilly, but nothing out of the ordinary. A good spring suit is your friend.
Looking further ahead, we get another brief window on Tuesday morning, 8th September. The wind goes glassy again, the swell is 4 ft from the south with a 13-second period, and the wave energy is solid (718). This could offer punchy waves, but given the size and the fact it’s an advanced-only spot, it’ll be steep and powerful. Worth a look if you’ve got the skills.
After the 8th, the forecast drops off a cliff. The swell stays small, the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the conditions are consistently poor right through to the end of the 16-day window. There’s nothing else worth paddling out for. It’s a classic case of a short, sharp highlight in the first week, then a long, flat, and unfriendly second week. Keep your eyes on that Thursday 3rd afternoon and the following Tuesday morning – that’s your lot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
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123 | 137 | 131 | 246 | 415 | 348 | 497 | 582 | 486 | 597 | 469 | 457 | 428 | 334 | 330 | 246 | 366 | 569 | 622 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:42AM1.09m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.18m | 7:49AM0.71m | 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 | ||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
96 | 93 | 131 | 146 | 88 | 141 | 179 | 582 | 486 | 597 | 469 | 457 | 428 | 334 | 330 | 243 | 366 | 569 | 622 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | 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 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
123 | 137 | 50 | 246 | 415 | 348 | 497 | 170 | 156 | 160 | 120 | 64 | 73 | 187 | 176 | 246 | 186 | 74 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | NW 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 16 | S 14 | WNW 9 | SW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 19 |
40 | 24 | 103 | 64 | 127 | 83 | 150 | 85 | 32 | 54 | 69 | 48 | 153 | 71 | 24 | 56 | 51 | 8 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 234 | — | — | 133 | — | — | 70 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 191 | 0 | 63 | 191 | 0 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 35 | 0 | 79 | 31 | 0 | 116 | 34 | 0 | 30 | 31 |
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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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