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Big River Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Mendocino County (14 breaks) / California (403 breaks) / USA (1296 breaks)
Big River Surf Forecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Mendocino County
Continuing clean conditions at Big River (light winds from the N at Mendocino 1 km from Big River).
Actual: 50 min ago
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big River this week:
The surf forecast for Big River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Big River in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 21st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big River over the next 12 days.
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Swell Height Map |
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
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Wave (?)Graph  |
| Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
| Summary |
Rain (mm) |
| High °C |
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| Chill °C (?) |
| Sunrise |
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Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
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| 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| 1478 | 1215 | 1802 | 1009 | 844 | 1392 | 574 | 440 | 1352 | 1058 | 1010 | 1509 | 1009 | 579 | 499 | 253 | 158 | 315 | 151 | 304 | 763 | 462 | 293 | 439 | 224 | 280 | 388 | 630 | 547 | 817 | 553 | 460 | 878 | 558 | 421 | 505 |
| cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross |
3:12AM 1.67 | 5:58PM 1.33 | 4:24AM 1.51 | 6:53PM 1.40 | 5:44AM 1.36 | 7:40PM 1.49 | 7:07AM 1.25 | 8:20PM 1.58 | 8:24AM 1.19 | 8:56PM 1.65 | 9:34AM 1.16 | 9:29PM 1.70 | 10:36AM 1.16 | 9:59PM 1.74 | 11:31AM 1.16 | 10:28PM 1.75 | 12:21PM 1.16 | 10:58PM 1.75 | 1:08PM 1.17 | 11:28PM 1.73 | 1:53PM 1.17 | 12:00AM 1.69 | 2:38PM 1.16 | |||||||||||||
9:22PM 0.83 | 10:38AM -0.34 | 10:47PM 0.80 | 11:38AM -0.21 | 12:15AM 0.69 | 12:34PM -0.08 | 1:33AM 0.53 | 1:26PM 0.06 | 2:38AM 0.33 | 2:14PM 0.20 | 3:31AM 0.15 | 2:56PM 0.34 | 4:17AM -0.02 | 3:36PM 0.48 | 4:58AM -0.14 | 4:12PM 0.59 | 5:36AM -0.23 | 4:48PM 0.69 | 6:12AM -0.27 | 5:23PM 0.76 | 6:49AM -0.28 | 5:58PM 0.82 | 7:26AM -0.26 | 6:36PM 0.86 | ||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
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| clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds |
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| 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - |
| - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:35 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Big River Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Big River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Big River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Big River 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 (Big River) 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 Big River 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.
Big River is 54 km (34 miles) from Ukiah. If you plan a vacation in Mendocino County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ukiah. Ukiah has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
