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Black Point Beach surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA
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Black Point Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Black Point Beach sea temperature is
11.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Point Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Black Point Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Black Point Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Point Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tue 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 8 | S 15 | S 15 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | |
346 | 191 | 321 | 419 | 902 | 400 | 264 | 150 | 155 | 179 | 112 | 167 | 263 | 305 | 394 | 342 | 265 | 193 | 222 | 163 | 180 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | |
High Tide | 2:35AM2.31m | 5:37PM1.75m | 3:42AM2.17m | 6:44PM1.80m | 5:01AM2.03m | 7:38PM1.89m | 6:24AM1.93m | 8:20PM1.98m | 7:42AM1.87m | 8:55PM2.07m | 8:50AM1.84m | 9:26PM2.14m | 9:50AM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33PM1.40m | 10:18AM0.19m | 9:51PM1.44m | 11:24AM0.28m | 11:27PM1.41m | 12:28PM0.38m | 00:57AM1.29m | 1:24PM0.47m | 2:09AM1.11m | 2:14PM0.58m | 3:05AM0.91m | 2:56PM0.70m | 3:52AM0.72m | 3:34PM0.83m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
— | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
9 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
346 | 128 | 271 | 181 | 902 | 400 | 196 | 127 | 123 | 179 | 112 | 97 | 263 | 305 | 394 | 342 | 265 | 193 | 222 | 163 | 166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 15 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 21 |
82 | 175 | 321 | 419 | 129 | 251 | 186 | 150 | 155 | 148 | 88 | 167 | 79 | 59 | 53 | 43 | 36 | 28 | 27 | 45 | 180 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | WNW 15 | SSW 11 | S 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 16 | NNW 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 11 | W 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
15 | 191 | 43 | 225 | 24 | 24 | 53 | 22 | 84 | 81 | 107 | 87 | 85 | 49 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 21 | 21 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 |
— | — | — | — | 189 | 178 | 264 | 125 | 149 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 57 | 12 | 104 | 248 | 42 | 57 | 251 | 12 | 75 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
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Information about the Black Point Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Black Point Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Black Point Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Black Point Beach 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 (Black Point Beach) 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 Black Point Beach 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.
Black Point Beach is 51 km (32 miles) from Ukiah. If you plan a vacation in Sonoma 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.












