
Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s 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 2.1m 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 Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – we’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary options ahead. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a grind, so we’ll keep it honest.
The Overall Pattern
Right now, the setup is dominated by a persistent cross-shore wind that’s just messing up the surface. For the first week and a half, we’re looking at small, weak swell and lumpy, chopped-out conditions. The real energy is in the longer period groundswells, but the wind is never clean enough to make it worthwhile. The best you can hope for is a brief window of “marginal” conditions, which is code for *maybe* a few rideable ones if you’re desperate.
The Breakdown
We’re starting with a blank run. For the first few days – Tuesday the 14th through to the end of that week – it’s a no-go. The swell is small (2 ft to 6 ft), but the wind is a constant cross or cross-shore at 12 to 19 mph, creating a lumpy cross-chop. The wave energy is mostly weak to moderate (220 to 978), and the period is short, around 8 seconds. It’s not worth paddling out.
The first flicker of something happens on Saturday the 18th. The morning shows a 2 ft SW swell with a long 17-second period, and the wind drops to a light cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy jumps to 590. It’s still only a “marginal” call, but if you’re dying for a wave, the long period means there’s a bit of push. The afternoon gets windier, so it’s a morning-only window.
Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are similar – 2 ft to 3 ft SW swell, long 16-17 second periods, but the wind stays cross-shore at 9-12 mph. Wave energy is moderate (517 to 738). Still “marginal” at best. The surface won’t be glassy, but it’s not as chopped as the week before.
The mid-week (21st to 24th) is more of the same. Small 3 ft to 3 ft SSW swell, 14-16 second periods, and cross-shore winds. The water temp is 59°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so that’s one small win.
Now, the standout for the whole period is the morning of Saturday the 25th. This is a long-range call, so don’t bet the farm on it, but it’s promising. We’ve got a 3 ft SSW swell with a very long 21-second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1283. The wind is still cross-shore at 12 mph, which is a shame, but that long period groundswell will have some serious grunt. The morning is marked as “marginal” due to tide or something, but if the wind eases, this could be the best session. The caveat: this long period (21s) is best for a reef or point break – Ano Nuevo is a beach and reef setup, so it might wall up and close out if it’s too straight. Still, it’s the only real standout.
Sunday the 26th morning also has a 3 ft SSW swell with a 20-second period and strong energy (1087), but again, the wind is cross-shore at 16 mph. Marginal.
The Bottom Line
There are no truly good, clean days in this window. The first week is a write-off. The second week offers a few “marginal” mornings, with the best chance being the morning of Saturday the 25th. If you’re an expert, that long-period groundswell might give you something to work with, but the wind is a constant issue. For anyone else, save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | W 16 | SW 17 | WNW 16 | W 16 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
106 | 199 | 142 | 260 | 527 | 323 | 384 | 634 | 439 | 217 | 190 | 309 | 263 | 177 | 295 | 386 | 271 | 251 | 314 | 322 | 322 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 10:30PM1.94m | 12:41PM1.37m | 11:23PM1.84m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:43PM0.84m | 5:48AM-0.50m | 5:40PM0.76m | 6:32AM-0.41m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | |
8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | 8:24 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
85 | 117 | 109 | 50 | 287 | 125 | 122 | 339 | 243 | 215 | 110 | 91 | 263 | 51 | 295 | 386 | 271 | 251 | 314 | 322 | 322 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 12 | W 13 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | W 18 | W 17 | SW 14 | W 16 | SW 17 | SSW 18 | W 16 | WNW 10 | W 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
37 | 152 | 38 | 55 | 125 | 123 | 120 | 169 | 151 | 74 | 190 | 309 | 211 | 177 | 80 | 163 | 146 | 137 | 134 | 114 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 12 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 15 | W 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 15 | S 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 |
81 | 58 | 31 | 44 | 47 | 28 | 27 | 76 | 145 | 84 | 104 | 186 | 44 | 66 | 172 | 58 | 106 | 106 | 104 | 59 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 8 |
106 | 199 | 142 | 260 | 527 | 323 | 384 | 634 | 439 | 217 | — | — | 74 | — | — | 101 | 67 | 6 | 90 | 11 | 46 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 30 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 6 | 79 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 79 | 147 | 17 |
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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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