Ano Nuevo surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 PDT
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Ano Nuevo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
14.0° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Apr 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 29th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 1st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
15
0.9
WNW
12
0.5
W
15
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
W
16
0.6
W
16
0.6
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
155
193
104
130
177
177
160
213
135
131
131
81
78
79
86
133
138
163
273
311
485
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
NW
10
W
15
WSW
10
SW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
25
NW
10
N
10
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
6:45PM1.25m
5:34AM1.24m
7:30PM1.33m
6:51AM1.19m
8:08PM1.41m
8:00AM1.16m
8:42PM1.48m
9:02AM1.15m
9:12PM1.52m
9:58AM1.14m
9:39PM1.54m
10:50AM1.13m
10:05PM1.55m
11:39AM1.13m
Low Tide
00:21AM0.71m
12:37PM-0.06m
1:27AM0.52m
1:29PM0.03m
2:21AM0.33m
2:13PM0.14m
3:08AM0.15m
2:53PM0.26m
3:50AM0.01m
3:30PM0.40m
4:28AM-0.10m
4:06PM0.55m
5:03AM-0.17m
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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6:22
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
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7:51
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:58
1
Temp °C
14
11
12
13
12
14
14
12
14
14
11
15
16
12
15
15
12
14
14
12
14
11
7
11
10
9
11
11
9
11
9
7
13
13
8
12
11
8
11
11
9
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
15
0.9
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
16
0.6
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
10
Energy kJ
155
193
50
130
68
177
160
213
135
131
131
47
78
72
86
101
138
163
210
311
485
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
W
15
0.6
W
16
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.6
W
5
0.5
WNW
8
0.3
SW
17
0.5
WNW
5
0.5
WNW
12
0.3
S
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
17
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.3
SW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
13
Energy kJ
83
97
90
104
177
46
26
17
37
45
16
81
23
79
66
101
58
59
33
151
135
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
16
0.4
W
16
0.5
W
15
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
NW
8
0.1
SW
15
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
WNW
18
0.3
S
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
45
77
104
89
54
16
9
45
45
9
28
22
28
64
65
38
34
33
14
29
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
W
5
0.8
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
94
99
36
46
19
76
133
111
121
273
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
79
31
12
31
544
31
31
35
0
94
35
0
31
31
0
30
31
6
31
374
17
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
7
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
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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.

Ano Nuevo is 29 km (18 miles) from Santa Cruz. If you plan a vacation in San Mateo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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