
Surf Forecasts:
Ano Nuevo surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with 952 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ano Nuevo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—this is a tough stretch for Ano Nuevo. The forecast is basically a long, drawn-out run of poor to marginal conditions with hardly a window worth getting excited about. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and that’s messing up any chance of clean faces. The swell is hanging around 2 ft to 5 ft, mostly from the SSW or SW, with periods that are all over the place. The combined energy is moderate, ranging from 355 to 1795, but that energy is getting chopped up by the wind.
The water temp is sitting at 58°F with an anomaly of 1°F, which is pretty average for the time of year.
Let’s run through it. Starting Sunday the 19th, morning shows 2 ft SW swell at 17 seconds, but with a cross breeze from the NW at 9 mph, it’s just a marginal call. The energy is moderate (511). Afternoon gets worse—wind picks up to 12 mph, and it’s a no-go. Monday the 20th is a write-off with light cross-onshore wind. Tuesday the 21st morning has a slight uptick to 3 ft from the SSW, but still crosswind. The pattern just keeps repeating: a bit of swell, but always with that cross wind jamming it up.
Things get a little more interesting later in the week. On Friday the 24th, the period jumps to 24 seconds, which is a proper long-period groundswell, but the swell height is only 2 ft and the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross. That’s not going to make for any fun waves. Saturday the 25th morning has 3 ft SSW swell at 21 seconds, and the energy ramps up to 1149, but again, the wind kills it. Still, that’s one of the better-looking windows.
The biggest energy comes on Monday the 27th with 1795, but it’s still 3 ft SSW and crosswind. The swell stays around 3 ft to 4 ft through the end of July and into early August, but the wind never lets up. The only real standout in the whole run is the morning of Saturday the 1st of August—4 ft from the S at 15 seconds, with a light cross breeze from the WNW at 9 mph. That’s the cleanest wind we see, and the energy is moderate (894). It’s still not perfect, but it’s the best on offer.
Overall, this is a long, frustrating gap. You’ve got nearly two weeks of poor to marginal surf, with only a few mornings that might be worth a paddle if you’re desperate and the tide lines up. For beginners, the swell never gets above 5 ft, so that’s not a worry, but the wind and chop will make it tough. For experts, there’s nothing here that’s worth the drive. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle surf, given the consistent cross winds and lumpy conditions.
Hang in there, check back later—forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
288 | 439 | 268 | 255 | 255 | 314 | 310 | 529 | 252 | 344 | 281 | 293 | 229 | 207 | 154 | 487 | 487 | 412 | 718 | 516 | 596 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:21PM1.53m | 3:20AM1.08m | 4:01PM1.55m | 4:47AM0.94m | 4:43PM1.55m | 6:30AM0.91m | 5:28PM1.56m | 8:02AM0.98m | 6:16PM1.57m | 9:08AM1.07m | 7:03PM1.59m | 9:57AM1.14m | 7:50PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:38AM0.14m | 9:49PM0.47m | 9:22AM0.37m | 10:59PM0.38m | 10:12AM0.60m | 00:07AM0.28m | 11:11AM0.80m | 1:09AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.93m | 2:03AM0.08m | 1:22PM1.00m | 2:49AM-0.00m | 2:17PM1.02m | 3:30AM-0.06m | |||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 6 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | WNW 7 | SSW 21 | S 12 | WNW 8 |
288 | 439 | 268 | 187 | 229 | 314 | 178 | 529 | 179 | 344 | 281 | 293 | 229 | 207 | 39 | 487 | 487 | 75 | 718 | 187 | 123 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 15 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | SSW 16 | WNW 13 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 7 | SSW 7 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 |
51 | 163 | 168 | 255 | 255 | 127 | 310 | 34 | 252 | 63 | 56 | 21 | 18 | 104 | 154 | 154 | 134 | 215 | 239 | 516 | 596 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | S 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | SSW 18 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 12 | S 8 | SSE 14 | SSW 7 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 22 | WNW 7 | S 11 | S 12 |
172 | 68 | 62 | 47 | 104 | 46 | 57 | 61 | 17 | 13 | 28 | 31 | 36 | 9 | 126 | 102 | 98 | 412 | 64 | 61 | 144 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | NW 4 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
— | 93 | — | — | 61 | — | 45 | 19 | — | — | 29 | — | 12 | 35 | 67 | 44 | 67 | 135 | 128 | 150 | 229 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 31 | 0 | 35 | 116 | 0 | 31 | 398 | 0 | 152 | 356 | 0 | 116 | 356 | 0 | 35 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 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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