Big River Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.30° N 123.80° W

Issued: 4 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Big River sea temperature is
11.4° C

1.7°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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 731 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. 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+)11PM (Fri 3rd Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 7th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.9
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
0.8
SSW
18
1.8
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
0.8
SSW
20
1.6
NW
11
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
2.4
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
326
444
392
364
364
414
380
395
475
437
359
485
558
531
651
491
659
452
643
640
598
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NW
15
SW
10
WNW
5
SSE
10
W
15
NW
5
N
15
NW
20
NW
5
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:16PM1.36m
1:41AM1.59m
3:48PM1.41m
2:28AM1.46m
4:20PM1.48m
3:26AM1.30m
4:54PM1.57m
4:40AM1.15m
5:31PM1.66m
6:13AM1.04m
6:13PM1.77m
7:51AM1.03m
7:00PM1.88m
Low Tide
8:13AM-0.13m
7:59PM0.86m
8:45AM-0.05m
8:57PM0.81m
9:18AM0.07m
10:02PM0.73m
9:53AM0.22m
11:13PM0.59m
10:31AM0.38m
00:24AM0.40m
11:15AM0.54m
1:31AM0.18m
12:08PM0.69m
2:32AM-0.04m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
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8:45
8:45
8:45
8:44
8:44
8:44
8:43
 mm
Temp °C
12
13
12
13
13
11
12
12
11
11
12
12
12
12
11
12
13
12
12
12
11
Feels °C
10
11
11
11
11
10
9
10
10
9
10
10
9
8
9
8
9
9
8
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
8
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.8
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
0.8
SSW
20
1.6
NW
11
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
Energy kJ
326
209
288
364
364
414
380
389
475
437
359
485
558
531
651
491
659
452
643
519
451
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.4
S
20
0.5
SW
13
0.5
S
18
0.4
NW
11
Energy kJ
140
42
74
129
183
186
140
395
206
180
171
226
485
140
188
220
119
88
160
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
17
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSW
21
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
SSW
20
0.5
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
WNW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.2
S
8
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.4
S
19
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
56
9
89
71
216
86
216
101
207
246
330
27
255
5
42
64
117
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
8
1.9
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.3
NW
7
1.8
NW
6
1.8
NW
7
1.4
NW
6
2.2
NW
7
1.8
NW
6
2.1
NW
7
2.4
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
444
392
423
164
259
284
157
436
244
420
640
598
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
85
29
0
85
59
0
59
277
7
340
277
0
202
304
0
202
303
0
202
303
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
2
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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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