Black Point Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.81° N 123.60° W

Black Point Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Black Point Beach sea temperature is
12.2° C
1.2° 

Black Point Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Black Point Beach surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, S swell with 875 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period with SW swell.

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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 21st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WNW
17
0.8
WNW
17
0.9
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
16
0.8
SW
18
0.8
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
15
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SSW
15
1.5
S
14
1.4
S
12
1.3
SSW
10
1.5
S
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
315
329
371
366
379
300
270
439
330
255
362
398
417
843
538
342
356
253
261
229
204
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
30
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
0
NW
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
NW
5
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5
NW
15
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
10
SE
5
WSW
15
WNW
15
NNW
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High Tide
2:48PM2.05m
2:03AM2.11m
3:28PM2.10m
3:03AM1.87m
4:08PM2.13m
4:13AM1.65m
4:49PM2.14m
5:36AM1.50m
5:31PM2.13m
7:13AM1.44m
6:15PM2.12m
8:47AM1.47m
7:01PM2.12m
Low Tide
8:05AM0.16m
8:20PM1.05m
8:45AM0.37m
9:27PM0.98m
9:24AM0.60m
10:36PM0.90m
10:02AM0.83m
11:47PM0.82m
10:42AM1.04m
00:55AM0.72m
11:27AM1.21m
1:57AM0.62m
12:22PM1.33m
2:50AM0.53m
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Feels °C
12
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18
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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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