Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 563 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period with SSW 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 (Aug 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. 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+) | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve had a good look at what’s coming our way for Ano Nuevo. Honestly, it’s a tough stretch for paddle surfing. This is a sheltered, advanced spot that rarely lines up clean, and the forecast shows a lot of wind and chop messing things up.
We’ve got no surf worth mentioning right now. Things start to look a little more interesting around Wednesday the 26th, but even then, it’s touch and go.
For the first week and a half, the dominant wind is cross-shore from the NW, and that’s the main issue. Even when there’s a long-period 3ft groundswell from the SSW on the 15th and 16th, the wind is up, and the water is messy. The combined energy is moderate, around 563, but the surf quality is poor. That pattern holds through to the 25th, with waves in the 2ft to 6ft range, but with a consistent cross-chop from the moderate to fresh breezes. The period drops right off from the 22nd, down to 8 seconds, so it’s just short-period wind swell, and that’s pretty average.
Things might get a pulse on Wednesday the 26th morning. Swell direction swings to a long-period 4ft S groundswell with a 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1413, which is getting into that stronger range. Wind is light from the WNW, so it’s cross-onshore but with only small ripples. It’s still a marginal call, just a 2 out of 10 vibe, but it’s the first hint of something workable if you’re an advanced local.
Thursday the 27th morning is similar, with a 4ft S swell at 15 seconds, and the energy climbs to 1730. Wind is gentle cross-shore. This could be the best of the run, with a bit more size and still that long-period energy that helps the shape, but it’s a beach-and-reef setup, so those long-period S swells can break a bit straight. Still, with light wind, it’s the cleanest window we get.
Then from Friday the 28th, the swell jumps for the experts. We’ve got 8ft of NW swell on the morning, with the period shortening to 10 seconds. The energy is very strong at 2643. But the wind is moderate cross-shore, and with that size, it’s only for the crew who know what they’re doing. It stays big but bumpy through to the 30th, with the wind freshening again in the afternoons.
So, if I’m picking a standout, it’s the morning of Thursday the 27th August. That 4ft south swell with a gentle cross-shore breeze will be the cleanest we see, with good energy in the water. The other slim chance is Saturday the 23rd August morning– the swell hits 5ft from the NW, but with a short 8-second period and moderate cross-shore winds, it’s not exactly glassy. It’s more of a heads-up for the advanced crew.
For most of this run, the onshore flow and cross-chop mean the setup actually looks better for kite surfing than a paddle session. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Keep an eye on that last week. It’s not looking great right now, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
249 | 512 | 493 | 481 | 469 | 362 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 239 | 263 | 366 | 193 | 305 | 322 | 252 | 156 | 183 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:25AM0.98m | 4:31PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:41AM0.99m | 00:26AM0.23m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
8:01 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 |
214 | 512 | 493 | 481 | 469 | 362 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 239 | 263 | 366 | 104 | 138 | 322 | 111 | 107 | 183 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | S 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | SSW 10 | WNW 9 | W 13 | W 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | W 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 |
249 | 20 | 22 | 85 | 78 | 32 | 10 | 24 | 9 | 25 | 4 | 19 | 163 | 305 | 78 | 252 | 156 | 109 | 183 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 | WNW 13 | S 22 | WNW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 11 |
33 | 6 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 8 | 29 | 15 | 2 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 96 | 59 | 9 | 129 | 36 | 15 | 93 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | — | WNW 6 | — | NW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
73 | 25 | 116 | 29 | — | 21 | — | 40 | 131 | 76 | 138 | 213 | 193 | 223 | 173 | 217 | 111 | 145 | 135 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 79 | 34 | 0 | 79 | 35 | 0 | 79 | 31 | 17 | 29 | 31 | 0 | 29 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 30 | 0 |
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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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