Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
15.7° C
2.2° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 754 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag for us. We’ve got some swell energy, but the wind is going to be a persistent problem. The water is sitting at a balmy 60°F and that’s a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so the wetsuit can be a bit thinner.

Looking at the whole run, the most interesting window is actually around the 19th of July. That Sunday afternoon we’ve got a pulse of long-period South swell hitting the coast. The combined energy from all swells is a solid 1056, which is a decent amount of grunt. At Ano Nuevo, we’re looking at a 3ft swell from the South with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is looking cross-offshore from the NNW at 12 mph, which should keep things relatively clean. This is the standout of the whole forecast, but remember, this is a long-range call, so treat it with cautious optimism. The rest of the period is a struggle.

In the short term, the first few days are a write-off. The wind is a stubborn cross-shore breeze from the NW, blowing 12 to 19 mph, and the swell is a messy mix of short-period windswell. The Thursday morning (9th July) has a 3ft SSW swell (16s period) and 1204 energy, but with a 15 mph crosswind, it’s going to be lumpy and choppy. Nothing to get excited about there.

The 10th through the 16th is a long stretch of poor conditions. The swell stays around 5ft to 6ft, but it’s short-period NW windswell (8-9 seconds) and the wind stays onshore or cross-shore. The 15th of July afternoon sees a 6ft WNW swell, but with a 19 mph crosswind, that’s going to be a washing machine. Beyond the 19th, the 23rd of July Thursday morning shows a 6ft WNW swell with a gentle cross-shore breeze, but the period is a weak 8 seconds, so it’ll be fat and bumpy.

For a spot that’s inconsistent anyway, this is a pretty bleak run. The 19th afternoon is your one shot. Don’t expect much else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
1.6
WNW
9
2.1
NW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
1.3
WNW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.6
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
8
2.2
NW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
499
402
673
435
444
373
381
249
267
233
236
229
187
224
338
197
298
547
280
469
749
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
30
NW
15
NW
25
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
NW
10
N
15
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
25
NW
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NW
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NNW
25
NW
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NW
20
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
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cross
cross-off
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cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:01PM1.73m
8:31AM1.01m
6:52PM1.83m
9:36AM1.11m
7:47PM1.91m
10:29AM1.20m
8:42PM1.96m
11:16AM1.27m
9:36PM1.98m
12:00PM1.33m
10:30PM1.94m
12:41PM1.37m
11:23PM1.84m
Low Tide
11:36AM0.75m
1:36AM-0.05m
12:41PM0.87m
2:30AM-0.24m
1:46PM0.94m
3:23AM-0.39m
2:48PM0.94m
4:13AM-0.49m
3:46PM0.90m
5:02AM-0.52m
4:43PM0.84m
5:48AM-0.50m
5:40PM0.76m
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5:56
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5:58
5:58
5:58
6:00
6:00
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8:30
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Temp °C
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17
13
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14
Feels °C
13
13
9
13
12
11
16
17
14
19
17
13
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13
16
15
10
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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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