Black Point Beach surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 15 Apr 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
12.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 17th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 17th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 17th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun night).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
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2
0
1
0
0
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
2.1
NW
2.1
NW
2.5
NW
3
NW
1.5
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.4
WNW
1
WNW
1.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)1414899101010915151414141613121111117
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1431865796711040171041655442122818821521716341917031415800469234164
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
20
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
35
NNW
10
N
10
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
0
E
10
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
5
ESE
15
SW
10
E
25
SE
10
S
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononglasscross-
off
offoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:30--
Sunset-7:51--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:53--7:54--7:55-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131311111410131311131412141414121111141412
Feels °C (?)99746310961010912111210101091011
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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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