Black Point Beach surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 10 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
10.8° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Tuesday (May 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Point Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM. 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 (Tue 12th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 12th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 17th May)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sun
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
3
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
8
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
15
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
2
WNW
10
0.9
SSW
16
2
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
3
NW
9
3
NW
10
3.5
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
520
673
571
540
325
249
444
297
755
1087
643
748
357
429
479
661
711
1761
1651
1838
2509
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
5
N
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
30
NW
35
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
35
NW
40
NNW
35
NW
35
NNW
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
6:36AM1.68m
8:04PM1.99m
7:53AM1.68m
8:30PM2.13m
9:03AM1.70m
8:59PM2.28m
10:08AM1.75m
9:33PM2.42m
11:09AM1.79m
10:11PM2.53m
12:08PM1.82m
10:54PM2.61m
1:06PM1.83m
Low Tide
1:30AM1.25m
1:10PM0.72m
2:22AM1.01m
1:52PM0.80m
3:08AM0.74m
2:33PM0.90m
3:54AM0.46m
3:16PM1.01m
4:39AM0.21m
4:00PM1.11m
5:27AM0.01m
4:46PM1.20m
6:17AM-0.11m
5:34PM1.27m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:20
8:21
1
Temp °C
13
16
16
15
15
16
13
13
13
12
14
16
12
16
17
13
14
15
12
14
16
9
15
15
13
13
12
9
10
8
8
10
10
7
9
9
7
7
7
4
7
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
WNW
15
1.1
WNW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
Energy kJ
493
673
571
540
325
249
444
297
755
759
216
371
115
322
314
443
480
218
165
115
93
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
W
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
S
12
0.9
SSW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
16
0.5
S
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
264
226
326
318
188
242
188
219
121
102
67
11
357
107
226
92
158
15
14
12
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.7
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
13
0.2
WNW
18
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
S
20
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
140
4
5
3
16
15
13
173
82
123
11
14
32
2
2
89
51
7
12
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
8
1.2
NW
7
1.2
NW
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.9
NW
4
0.6
NW
5
0.7
W
5
0.9
WNW
5
2.1
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
2
WNW
10
1.8
NW
8
2
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
3
NW
9
3
NW
10
3.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
520
147
116
40
32
17
23
49
1087
643
748
350
429
479
661
711
1761
1651
1838
2509
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
3
2
3
4
2
4
3
1
4
4
3
Distance (km)
42
30
104
0
104
249
12
79
333
12
75
249
57
129
248
238
249
251
248
249
248
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
7
8
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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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