Black Point Beach surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 PDT
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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
8.6° C
(Which is 3.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Point Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Point Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
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
0
1
2
0
!
3
1
3
3
2
3
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
10
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
2.5
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
3
NW
10
1.8
NW
11
1.7
NW
11
1.8
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
1.7
NW
9
0.6
SW
16
1.2
NW
10
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
WNW
14
1.1
NW
13
2.3
NW
10
3.5
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
585
595
520
1194
862
1898
712
639
609
653
546
481
201
275
258
223
248
253
388
910
1992
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
N
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
NNE
5
W
20
WNW
15
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
N
20
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
3:06PM1.82m
1:25AM2.46m
4:08PM1.84m
2:25AM2.29m
5:07PM1.88m
3:32AM2.10m
6:00PM1.95m
4:47AM1.90m
6:48PM2.03m
6:10AM1.75m
7:28PM2.10m
7:32AM1.66m
8:04PM2.17m
Low Tide
8:03AM-0.10m
7:27PM1.37m
8:59AM-0.00m
8:37PM1.39m
9:55AM0.14m
9:59PM1.37m
10:51AM0.30m
11:27PM1.28m
11:45AM0.47m
00:49AM1.12m
12:35PM0.64m
1:57AM0.93m
1:22PM0.81m
2:52AM0.74m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:24
8:25
8:27
8:28
Temp °C
19
19
15
16
17
14
16
16
15
14
15
12
12
14
12
13
14
12
15
17
12
15
14
11
13
13
9
14
13
13
12
14
10
11
11
8
11
11
9
11
11
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
2.1
NW
10
0.4
SW
16
2.3
NW
10
1.8
NW
11
1.7
NW
11
1.8
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
1.7
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.7
SW
16
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
NW
8
1.5
NW
9
0.9
SSW
17
2.4
NW
10
Energy kJ
508
595
520
815
89
1082
712
639
609
653
546
481
133
258
148
110
133
84
351
453
1104
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
S
14
0.4
SW
21
0.4
S
14
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
NW
10
0.4
S
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
WNW
14
1.1
NW
13
0.3
S
11
0.9
SSW
17
Energy kJ
70
69
66
162
57
112
236
115
115
154
109
148
139
51
258
223
248
253
388
20
453
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.4
S
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
S
14
0.1
SW
21
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.4
S
12
0.6
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.6
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.9
SSW
15
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
42
69
69
60
18
56
54
53
51
107
154
47
201
18
43
45
50
88
358
18
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
10
1.7
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
3
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
1
NW
8
2.3
NW
10
3.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
585
492
481
1194
862
1898
275
132
910
1992
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
4
Distance (km)
57
248
42
57
75
42
30
79
0
0
30
0
30
249
12
104
249
12
149
249
115
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
5
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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.

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