Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, looking out at the next couple weeks for you.

The outlook for Ano Nuevo is honestly pretty bleak for a solid stretch. We’ve got a long run of poor conditions through most of the first week and beyond, with hardly anything worth getting excited about.

We kick off on Monday the 7th with a light mix, but it’s a tough start. The swell is there, around 4 ft from the south with a 13-second period, and combined wave energy is moderate at (668). But the wind is cross-on from the WSW at 3 mph, putting a light crinkle on the surface. There’s a marginal call at best. Water temp sits at 59 °F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year with a anomaly of just +0.4 °F. Not exactly a standout.

Really, from Monday the 7th right through to the weekend, it’s a rough stretch. Conditions are mostly cross-shore winds, often fresh to moderate, and the swell height is all over the place but the quality is consistently poor. The only faint glimmer is Thursday the 10th morning, with a 3 ft SSW swell and 17-second period, but again it’s cross-shore winds and only marginal.

The breakout, if you can call it that, looks to come on Monday the 21st. Monday morning has offshore wind from the SW at 3 mph and a 6 ft WNW swell with a short period of 9 seconds. The energy is strong (788), but the period is short, so it’s lumpy. Still, it could offer something if you’re desperate.

Then, the real moment for me is Monday afternoon the 21st. It turns glassy – completely calm winds from the WSW at 3 mph – with a 3 ft SSW groundswell rumbling in at 17 seconds. Combined wave energy sits at (693). That long period means the waves will have some shape and power, but given it’s a beach and reef setup, a long-period south swell can sometimes run a bit too straight. Still, with glassy clean conditions, that’s the pick of the whole forecast. The early morning of the 21st wasn’t spectacular, but the Monday afternoon window is the one to circle.

Crowds here can be an issue sometimes, so with the only really good conditions in the second week, you might have some company if the word gets out. Remember, Ano Nuevo is an advanced spot and inconsistent, so when it lines up like this afternoon on the 21st, it’s worth a look for experienced surfers. Beginners should note the early Monday morning 21st session has a 6 ft swell, which could be too much.

Overall, don’t get your hopes up for the first week and a half. The good window is short and right at the end of the outlook. Keep an eye on that Monday the 21st afternoon.

- Rusty

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