Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
15.5° C
0.9° 

Ano Nuevo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ano Nuevo in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 11th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 11th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. The short story is: this is a tough stretch for Ano Nuevo. We’re looking at a long, frustrating run of poor surf conditions, with only a few fleeting moments that might be worth a paddle. The wind is the main villain here, blowing cross or cross-onshore almost the entire time, which is going to chop up whatever swell tries to roll in.

The water temp is sitting at 60° right now, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Kicking things off on Tuesday, August 11th, we’ve got a weak Westerly breeze and a tiny 3 ft swell from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is only 394 – weak stuff. The cross-onshore wind is already messing it up, so it’s a no-go. This pattern just keeps repeating. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th offer nothing but onshore wind and poor surf. The swell bumps up a touch to 4 ft on Thursday morning, but with a period of only 8 seconds and an onshore wind, it’s just a messy, weak chop.

Friday the 14th through Sunday the 16th of August is a dead zone. The wind stays cross or cross-shore, and the swell is a mix of tiny, long-period SSW groundswell (15-16 seconds) that just doesn’t have any power for this sheltered spot. The combined energy climbs into the 500-600 range on the weekend, but it’s all wind-affected slop. Honestly, for a beach and reef setup like this, with that much cross-wind, it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The following week, from Monday the 17th through to Friday the 21st of August, is more of the same misery. Constant cross-shore winds from the NW, with small 2 ft to 4 ft swells. There’s a glimmer on Thursday the 20th morning, with a 4 ft swell from the W at 12 seconds and combined energy of 592, but the wind is still cross-shore. It’s a marginal “maybe” at best, but the cross-shore wind will ruin it. The rest of the days are just “poor surf conditions” scribbled all over the forecast.

Alright, the true standout, if you can call it that, falls on the very end of the run. On Tuesday the 25th of August, the morning shows some promise. We’ve got a 3 ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds, and a light WNW breeze. The combined energy is a solid 741 (moderate), and the light wind is the best we’ve seen in weeks. This is your best bet. The long period means it’s going to be a proper groundswell with some energy, but at a beach break like Ano Nuevo, it might break a bit straight. Still, the light wind makes it the cleanest option by a mile. The morning of Wednesday the 26th of August is a similar story, with a 2 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, combined energy of 620, and a gentle cross-shore breeze. It’s marginal, but it’s the second best on offer.

So, to wrap it up: the next two weeks are mostly a write-off. The only real shot at anything decent is the morning of Tuesday the 25th of August. Get out there early if you’re desperate. Otherwise, this is a classic case of the forecast changing, because it can’t stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Saturday
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WNW
9
0.7
SSW
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1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
16
1.2
WNW
8
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
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18
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16
0.9
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0.9
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
273
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186
226
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212
242
188
254
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512
376
620
512
468
330
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330
236
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
10
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WNW
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NW
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20
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High Tide
9:32PM1.90m
11:26AM1.41m
10:25PM1.84m
12:01PM1.46m
11:16PM1.73m
12:36PM1.51m
00:08AM1.57m
1:10PM1.55m
1:01AM1.39m
1:43PM1.56m
1:59AM1.22m
2:18PM1.55m
3:09AM1.06m
Low Tide
3:44PM0.77m
4:42AM-0.35m
4:37PM0.65m
5:23AM-0.29m
5:29PM0.55m
6:02AM-0.16m
6:21PM0.46m
6:40AM0.01m
7:13PM0.40m
7:17AM0.21m
8:07PM0.35m
7:55AM0.43m
9:05PM0.33m
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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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