Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
15.8° C
2.1° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 527 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s 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 2.0m 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 TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one for Ano Nuevo. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions ahead, so don’t be holding your breath for any magic.

The pattern for the whole outlook is dominated by cross-shore winds and only marginal or poor surf, with a lot of messy, lumpy conditions. The water temperature is sitting at 60°F, which is about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a notable anomaly, meaning the water is feeling properly warm for July.

We’re looking at a gap of over a week with no real surf to get excited about. From Thursday 16 July right through to Monday 20 July, it’s all poor surf conditions with cross-shore winds and short-period, weak swell. The energy is moderate at best, with the combined swell energy reading between 556 and 570 on the 16th, and the swell is a weak 5 ft to 5 ft from the WNW at just 8 seconds. That’s nothing to write home about.

Friday 17 July and Saturday 18 July are more of the same – cross-shore winds, poor surf, and a messy sea state. The swell height stays around 4 ft to 6 ft, but the period is still short, and the wind is ruining any chance of clean waves. The combined energy bumps up to 997 on Friday morning, but it’s all messy.

Sunday 19 July offers a bit of a shift with a longer period of 15 to 17 seconds from the SW, but the swell is tiny at 2 ft to 3 ft, and the cross-shore wind keeps it from being anything special. The energy is still moderate, with readings around 539 to 952.

Monday 20 July is the first day we see a marginal surf forecast, with a 4 ft S swell at 13 seconds and a light WNW breeze, but it’s still cross-shore. The combined energy is 628 – moderate, but the quality is questionable. It’s not a day to rush out for.

From Tuesday 21 July through to Thursday 30 July, the pattern is dull: most days are poor, with a few marginal mornings. The swell is mostly from the SSW and S, with periods creeping up to 14 to 24 seconds, but the heights are tiny – under 3 ft for most of it. The winds are nearly always cross-shore or cross-on, and the water is choppy. The combined energy values are all over the place, from 297 up to 2091, but the wave quality is consistently poor.

The only real standout in this entire outlook – and I mean the only one – is Saturday 25 July morning. We’ve got a 5 ft S swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 2091. That’s a decent amount of energy for a sheltered spot, but the catch is it’s still cross-shore with a moderate breeze from the NW at 12 mph. The swell direction is from the S, which is close to the optimum SW direction for Ano Nuevo, so it might have a bit of shape. Still, it’s only a marginal forecast, and the wind is not ideal. It’s a possible early session for the patient and experienced surfer only – the 5 ft is manageable, but the cross-shore chop will keep it from being clean.

After that, the last few days of July and into August are all poor again, with tiny swell and strong cross-shore winds. The 24th and 25th have some very long-period swells (24 seconds), but the heights are only 2 ft, and the wind is fresh – that’s a recipe for a straight, weak wave that’s hard to ride.

Bottom line: There’s no epic surf on offer here. If you’re desperate, maybe paddle out on Saturday 25 July morning, but don’t expect magic. The rest of the window is a write-off. Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but as it stands, Ano Nuevo is a quiet place for a while.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
1.5
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
2
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
NW
8
0.7
SW
17
0.7
WNW
16
0.6
W
16
0.7
SW
17
0.9
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
13
0.9
S
13
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S
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
280
302
527
428
226
204
309
263
177
298
372
476
420
268
340
356
316
252
339
277
293
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
10
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10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNE
10
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15
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SSE
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
4:43PM1.55m
6:30AM0.91m
5:28PM1.56m
Low Tide
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
10:12AM0.60m
00:07AM0.28m
11:11AM0.80m
1:09AM0.18m
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Feels °C
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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).

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