Ano Nuevo Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SW, or long period W
Wind
E, NW winds are offshore here
Surf Height
Waist high-overhead
Tide
Incoming to high, for the bounce.
Ano Nuevo Surf Guide
You can see the reefs north of Ano Nuevo off in the distance across a field as you approach Ano Nuevo from the north. There also is a big left that breaks off the north side of Ano Nuevo Island. A lot of people surf the small right that breaks on the south side of Ano Nuevo Point. This is a state park and a place that is very popular with Santa Cruz set, particularly in the summer, as Ano Nuevo faces south and it can be the only rideable wave on the coast. There is a right that wedges off the stone walls, and it can be very hollow and very good. The NW winds blow offshore here, which is good, but the NW winds also keep the place in a constant state of upwelling, which is bad. Ano Nuevo is infamous for having the coldest water in Northern California. Ano Nuevo is the southernmost point on the Red Triangle.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate-Advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Sometimes high. Tight area.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Sometimes high. Tight area.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not too bad.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean.
Hazards
Shark bite and frostbite. Rip-offs in the parking lot.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
It's a State Park. Pay fee, leave car in parking lot and walk in.
Bottom
Sand and rock
Best Season
January-December
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