Ano Nuevo Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.31° W

Ano Nuevo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ano Nuevo sea temperature is
15.2° C
1.6° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 826 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. 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+) 5AM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 16th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the scoop on Ano Nuevo (Bay Area). It’s a tough outlook, I’m not going to lie. Most of the time, that northwest wind is howling cross-shore, making everything lumpy and ugly. The spot is sheltered and inconsistent, and it’s an advanced-only paddle anyway. Water temp is around 59°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

Starting Friday 10th of July – forget it. Cross-shore wind at 19 mph and bumpy as hell. The combined energy is in the moderate range. Saturday 11th, swell drops to about 3 ft from the SSW with a long 15-second period, but it’s still cross-shore wind, so the surface is junk. The whole first week – 12th through 15th – the same story: 13 to 18 mph cross-shore winds, short-period swell on most days, and lumpy water.

Thursday morning 16th of July sees the swell bump to nearly 7 ft from the NW, period a short 9 seconds. The energy jumps to a strong 1302, but it’s a moderate cross-shore wind, so the shape is blown out. At 7 ft, it’s expert territory and messy. If you’re on a kite, it might be interesting, but for a surfboard, it’s poor.

Now, the only real standout – and trust me, it’s the one – is the morning of Saturday 18th of July. Wind goes light cross-offshore at around 9 mph. The swell is small, only 2 ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 17 seconds. Combined energy is a solid 733 (moderate). Clean, glassy-ish conditions at a spot that rarely comes together – that’s a gem. Ano Nuevo is inconsistent, so don’t sleep on it if you can get out.

After that, from the 19th through the 25th, it’s back to poor, choppy, cross-shore junk. Swell stays small and wind keeps ruining it. There’s a pulse on 22nd with swell near 5 ft but at an 8-second period and gusty cross-shore wind – bad news for a beach-reef setup.

So here’s the long and short: you’ve got one window – the morning of Saturday 18th July – that’s it for clean surf. The rest is a write-off. Don’t hang your board up, though; forecasts shift, but right now, this is the truth.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

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Period (s)
1.5
WNW
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1.6
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SSW
15
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2.3
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9
2.1
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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187
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329
390
302
826
673
355
202
288
Wind (km/h)
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NW
15
NNW
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25
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High Tide
6:52PM1.83m
9:36AM1.11m
7:47PM1.91m
10:29AM1.20m
8:42PM1.96m
11:16AM1.27m
9:36PM1.98m
12:00PM1.33m
10:30PM1.94m
12:41PM1.37m
11:23PM1.84m
1:22PM1.42m
00:16AM1.69m
Low Tide
2:30AM-0.24m
1:46PM0.94m
3:23AM-0.39m
2:48PM0.94m
4:13AM-0.49m
3:46PM0.90m
5:02AM-0.52m
4:43PM0.84m
5:48AM-0.50m
5:40PM0.76m
6:32AM-0.41m
6:38PM0.69m
7:15AM-0.27m
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Feels °C
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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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