Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
15.6° C
1.0° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. 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 (Fri 14th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 14th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the outlook for Ano Nuevo from now through the 16-day window. Honestly, it’s a tough beat. This spot – a sheltered beach and reef setup that’s advanced only and inconsistent – is seeing a long stretch of poor surf conditions. The first real recommendation doesn’t pop up until Wednesday, 19 August, and even then it’s marginal at best.

For the next six days, from Thursday morning 13 August right through to the end of Tuesday 18 August, it’s all poor surf with scores of 0. The waves are tiny – mostly 2 ft to 3 ft – and it’s cross-shore or cross-onshore winds the whole time, from mild breezes up to a fresh 19 mph cross-shore on Tuesday afternoon. The combined swell energy is moderate, sitting around 334 to 631 (values in brackets), but that long-period 16-second SSW groundswell just isn’t getting the job done thanks to the wind ruining any chance of a clean face. It’s frustrating to watch.

Then on Wednesday morning 19 August, we get a glimmer – but it’s a marginal call, not a green light. Swell jumps to 7 ft from the NW with an 8-second period, and combined energy is strong at 1245 (values in brackets). That’s a lot of power, but the period is short – only 8 seconds – so it’ll be a bit lumpy and messy. Wind is still cross-shore at 12 mph, so it won’t be glassy. This size (over 5 ft) is too much for beginners, and at over 8 ft it’s for experts, but 7 ft sits in the zone where it’s manageable for the advanced crew this spot is designed for. Still, the short period and cross-shore wind mean it won’t be a standout session. The afternoon drops back to 3 ft from the SSW, so that morning window is the only half-chance in the whole outlook.

After that, it’s back to poor conditions for the rest of the run. From Thursday 20 August morning through to Friday 28 August morning, the swell stays small (1 ft to 5 ft) with mostly moderate cross-shore winds and combined energy values ranging from 227 to 823 (values in brackets). There’s a bit of a bump on 27 August morning with 5 ft NW swell at 8 seconds and energy at 823, but the cross-shore wind (12 mph) and short period kill it again. No standout sessions in the second week – just a lot of blown-out, chopped-up, or tiny surf.

So the best on offer is the Wednesday morning 19 August window: 7 ft NW swell with moderate energy (1245) at a short 8-second period, cross-shore wind, and a marginal rating. It’s not a classic, and you’d want to be an experienced local to make anything of it. The break itself is sheltered, inconsistent, and sees crowds sometimes, so you might have company if you paddle out. With the poor quality across the board, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days.

Water temperature is about average for the time of year here, nothing unusual to report.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
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Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
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15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.6
NW
8
0.9
SSW
16
1.9
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
164
212
242
188
184
249
512
493
525
469
358
334
334
334
236
291
366
456
398
259
211
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
15
WNW
30
NW
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25
NW
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NW
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cross
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High Tide
12:01PM1.46m
11:16PM1.73m
12:36PM1.51m
00:08AM1.57m
1:10PM1.55m
1:01AM1.39m
1:43PM1.56m
1:59AM1.22m
2:18PM1.55m
3:09AM1.06m
2:55PM1.53m
4:39AM0.97m
3:38PM1.50m
Low Tide
5:29PM0.55m
6:02AM-0.16m
6:21PM0.46m
6:40AM0.01m
7:13PM0.40m
7:17AM0.21m
8:07PM0.35m
7:55AM0.43m
9:05PM0.33m
8:37AM0.65m
10:08PM0.31m
9:29AM0.85m
11:17PM0.28m
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Temp °C
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14
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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).

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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