Big River Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.30° N 123.80° W

Issued: 4 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Big River sea temperature is
10.9° C

1.5°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Big River surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,100 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big River this week:

The surf forecast for Big River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Big River in the next 16 days are 1.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 13th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 15th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 16th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big River over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
4
2
4
4
2
3
2
1
1
3
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
2
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SW
24
1
S
15
1
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
2.1
NW
10
2
NW
10
1.9
NW
10
1.9
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1
SW
16
1.6
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
517
745
640
362
267
346
346
292
444
435
890
575
959
949
768
790
772
709
653
489
450
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
NNW
10
SW
5
WSW
5
S
10
SW
5
WSW
0
SE
10
W
10
NW
0
SSE
10
SW
5
W
0
SW
15
SW
10
SW
10
S
20
SW
15
SSW
10
ESE
10
W
Wind State
on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
9:08PM2.02m
11:21AM1.23m
9:55PM2.12m
12:17PM1.28m
10:44PM2.17m
1:09PM1.33m
11:34PM2.16m
1:59PM1.36m
00:27AM2.09m
2:49PM1.40m
1:22AM1.96m
3:39PM1.44m
2:19AM1.76m
Low Tide
2:41PM0.68m
4:30AM-0.41m
3:34PM0.74m
5:20AM-0.55m
4:28PM0.78m
6:09AM-0.62m
5:23PM0.79m
6:59AM-0.62m
6:20PM0.79m
7:48AM-0.56m
7:22PM0.77m
8:37AM-0.43m
8:29PM0.75m
9:25AM-0.27m
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
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8:42
8:42
8:43
8:43
8:43
8:44
8:44
8:44
 mm
Temp °C
14
12
13
14
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
12
13
13
11
12
12
11
12
Feels °C
13
12
11
13
13
11
11
13
12
12
12
11
11
11
11
11
10
8
9
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
2
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
8
1
S
15
1.1
NW
8
1.6
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
2
NW
10
1.9
NW
10
1.9
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.6
NW
9
1.6
NW
10
Energy kJ
517
745
640
362
256
262
187
128
122
435
151
396
388
586
768
738
709
709
653
423
450
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1
NW
8
1
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
Energy kJ
423
336
236
236
232
346
346
292
288
116
890
575
959
949
614
790
772
515
502
489
447
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
20
0.5
S
19
0.7
S
18
0.7
S
18
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
SW
24
0.6
SW
22
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
Energy kJ
75
192
311
307
267
168
166
108
444
407
313
239
187
181
261
268
196
170
165
162
110
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
7
0
36
0
0
36
0
0
43
82
0
57
0
0
36
57
19
57
36
0
36
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
9
6
8
8
5
5
5
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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 16 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.

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