Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us.

To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for Ano Nuevo. This is a sheltered spot that needs a good push from the SW, and while we’ve got a long-period groundswell (16 seconds) running, the wind is just a killer. For the first week, from Saturday the 29th of August right through to the following Saturday the 5th of September, the onshore and cross-shore winds are just ruining everything. The combined swell energy is moderate, sitting between 247 and 825, but the surf quality is consistently poor. The water temp is about 59° right now, which is pretty normal for the time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s average.

There’s a real gap here. Nothing is surfable until we get a brief window. The standout – and I mean the only real chance – lands on Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning starts off glassy with a light WSW wind, and the swell is a clean 3 ft from the S with a 14-second period. The afternoon holds up with the same glassy conditions and a slightly bigger 4 ft swell from the S. The combined energy is moderate (479 and 550). This is a true window of clean, lined-up surf. The swell direction is perfect for the SW-facing parts of the break, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be as good as it gets. But remember, this break is inconsistent and for advanced surfers only, so don’t expect a circus.

After that, we’re back to the same old story. Wednesday the 9th of September sees a jump in size – 7 ft from the S in the afternoon – but the period drops to 10 seconds and the wind is onshore. That’s a lot of water moving around, but it’ll be a messy, lumpy mess. The combined energy spikes to 1334 (strong), but it’s not for paddling; it’s more of a kite-surfing setup if you’re into that. The rest of the outlook, from the 10th to the 13th of September, fades back into small, windy, and poor conditions. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are a write-off with fresh cross-shore winds. The weekend of the 12th and 13th is tiny, with 2 ft to 2 ft swells and cross-on breezes.

So, to sum it up: you’ve got a near two-week stretch of mostly junk. The only bright spot is the morning and afternoon of Tuesday the 8th of September. Mark it on the calendar, hope the wind holds, and get out there while it’s glassy. The rest is a long wait.

Rusty.

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