Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down what's happening at Ano Nuevo. It's a rough stretch, no bones about it. This is a sheltered spot and for the most part, the ocean just isn't playing ball. We're looking at a long run of poor conditions, with only a couple of moments that might be worth getting wet.

From the jump, Sunday the 5th through Tuesday the 8th, forget it. Cross-onshore winds and moderate to fresh breezes are tearing up any small swell. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing special.

The first little flicker is on Wednesday morning the 8th. We get a 4ft SSW swell with a solid 17-second period, packing moderate energy (1153). The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it'll be lumpy. It's only marginal, but it's the first sign of life.

Then Thursday the 9th morning shows a 7ft NW swell, but with a short period of 9 seconds and a strong cross-shore wind. That much swell with those winds is a waste. It's more of a drama than a surf. Keep the big boards at home.

We get a better look on Saturday the 11th. The morning has a 4ft WNW swell and light cross-onshore winds, but the period is a short 8 seconds. Marginal. The afternoon, however, swings to an offshore wind with a tiny 3ft SSW groundswell (15-second period). That's the ticket for clean faces, but it's just too small to do much with.

After that, it's a long slog. The swell stays small or gets blown out by strong NW winds. The one that could be a sneaky session is Wednesday the 15th morning. We get a clean, light offshore wind from the SW with a very-long-period 2ft SSW groundswell at 18 seconds. It's tiny, but those conditions would make for a glassy, fun morning on a log. It's still rated as poor, so keep the hopes low.

The last real look is Monday the 20th. A 6ft WNW swell with a 10-second period, and light cross-onshore winds. That's moderate energy (904) and it's only marginal, but it's the biggest, most consistent-looking swell in the tail end of the window. The wind still isn't perfect.

There's no true standout here. If I'm being honest, the best bets are that Saturday afternoon the 11th with the clean offshore wind, or the Monday the 20th for a bit more size. Neither one is a classic. This spot is inconsistent, and this forecast shows exactly that.

Keep your expectations low.

- Rusty

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