Black Point Beach surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

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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
12.3° 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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 18th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 20th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 20th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 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 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the N by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NW
1.2
NW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
2.3
NW
2.1
NW
2.3
NW
2
NW
1.3
NW
1.2
NW
1.6
NW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.1
W
2.2
WNW
2
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)812141489910101091515141414813121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23242314318667562579572734126243022818821516819015616301121495340
Wind
(km/h)
30
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
35
NNW
25
NNW
35
NNW
15
N
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
5
W
15
NW
5
NNE
10
S
10
S
15
ESE
30
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:30
Sunset7:50--7:51--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:53--7:54--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------------------161
Temp. °C131013131211131013141113141215151316161414
Feels °C (?)7599945499610119121110991011
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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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