Black Point Beach surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 20 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
8.6° C
(Which is 3.6°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 Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 26th May)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Wed
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
!
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
12
2.3
NW
10
1.7
NW
11
1.7
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.7
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
1.1
NW
14
1.2
WNW
13
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
2.4
NW
9
3
NW
10
4
NW
11
2.5
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1074
1202
652
640
597
667
557
456
201
258
258
264
248
443
451
453
550
931
1774
3720
1500
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
W
10
SE
10
SW
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
W
5
N
25
NW
30
NW
30
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
15
N
15
NW
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
cross
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:08PM1.84m
2:25AM2.29m
5:07PM1.88m
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
Low Tide
8:37PM1.39m
9:55AM0.14m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:23
8:23
8:24
8:25
8:27
8:28
8:29
8:29
Temp °C
17
14
15
16
13
15
14
11
13
14
11
13
13
11
15
16
12
14
17
14
16
13
10
13
14
10
13
13
11
11
13
9
12
11
9
10
9
7
9
11
9
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
2.3
NW
10
1.7
NW
11
1.7
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
1.6
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.7
NW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
3
NW
11
2.5
NW
11
Energy kJ
89
1061
652
640
597
667
557
456
171
77
57
145
223
443
451
341
550
382
353
2183
1500
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
14
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
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
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
17
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
Energy kJ
57
112
236
115
115
154
109
148
104
100
258
264
248
188
358
453
8
8
8
377
239
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.4
S
12
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
18
56
54
53
51
107
154
47
201
258
81
223
75
39
20
20
7
8
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
12
2.5
NW
9
0.8
NW
6
1.4
NW
6
2.1
NW
7
2.4
NW
9
3
NW
10
4
NW
11
Energy kJ
1074
1202
51
146
422
931
1774
3720
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
2
4
2
3
2
Distance (km)
85
42
57
79
0
0
0
0
30
30
0
149
104
0
104
249
248
75
285
42
149
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
3
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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