Black Point Beach surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 21 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
9.0° C
(Which is 3.3°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 Friday (May 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Point Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 22nd May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 27th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 27th May)13ft (4.0m) 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 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thu
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
9
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
NW
16
0.7
SW
16
1
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1
SSW
17
3
NW
13
4
NW
13
4
NW
13
3
NW
11
3
NW
11
3.5
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
1.4
WNW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
507
507
509
405
201
258
258
264
248
402
451
453
550
3174
4741
5783
1952
1948
2355
1332
1231
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
S
5
WSW
10
SE
10
SSW
10
S
15
SE
15
S
10
S
5
ESE
5
SW
20
NW
25
NNW
35
NW
35
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
40
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
3:32AM2.10m
6:00PM1.95m
4:47AM1.90m
6:48PM2.03m
6:10AM1.75m
7:28PM2.10m
7:32AM1.66m
8:04PM2.17m
8:47AM1.63m
8:36PM2.21m
9:52AM1.64m
9:06PM2.24m
10:48AM1.67m
Low Tide
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
2:05PM0.97m
3:37AM0.57m
2:46PM1.11m
4:17AM0.43m
3:26PM1.21m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:23
8:24
8:25
8:27
8:28
8:29
8:29
8:30
Temp °C
14
15
15
11
14
13
11
13
14
12
13
14
12
13
14
12
15
16
13
16
17
11
13
14
10
12
11
10
10
11
11
11
12
8
5
6
5
9
8
7
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
SW
16
1
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
3
NW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
2.5
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
1.4
WNW
18
Energy kJ
507
507
509
405
171
91
120
75
248
402
451
437
550
463
387
3242
239
236
1286
784
1231
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.7
SW
16
0.7
NW
16
0.7
NW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
WNW
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
24
0.7
SSW
14
1.2
WNW
18
0.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
115
154
109
148
104
98
258
264
223
217
358
453
251
7
8
377
2
11
180
938
107
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
13
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.4
S
12
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.4
NNW
8
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
NW
16
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.6
WNW
21
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
51
107
154
47
201
258
25
223
90
46
20
20
41
2
2
2
356
156
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
2
0.3
SSE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.5
SSE
3
0.4
SSE
12
1.1
NW
5
3
NW
13
4
NW
13
4
NW
13
3
NW
11
3
NW
11
3.5
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
2.3
NW
9
Energy kJ
1
2
2
6
46
55
3174
4741
5783
1952
1948
2355
1332
835
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
1
4
5
1
3
4
2
3
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30
0
0
265
329
115
255
251
42
104
616
42
149
372
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
7
6
6
4
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
8
9
9
8
7
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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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