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
11.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 12th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 12th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 11th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 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 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
7
0.7
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
1
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
18
2
NW
8
2
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
15
1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
453
478
211
183
207
323
438
477
525
612
661
650
460
319
293
254
432
314
313
371
228
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
5
N
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
S
5
W
10
NNE
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:43PM1.72m
3:59AM1.81m
7:16PM1.79m
5:15AM1.73m
7:41PM1.88m
6:36AM1.68m
8:04PM1.99m
7:53AM1.68m
8:30PM2.13m
9:03AM1.70m
8:59PM2.28m
10:08AM1.75m
9:33PM2.42m
Low Tide
10:56AM0.55m
11:00PM1.53m
11:44AM0.59m
00:25AM1.43m
12:29PM0.65m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:13
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:17
4
Temp °C
14
16
12
16
17
13
17
18
14
17
18
16
16
15
13
15
16
14
14
14
13
8
10
7
11
12
8
12
12
9
15
15
13
14
13
12
11
13
13
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
15
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
9
1
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
1.7
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
16
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
W
10
Energy kJ
84
99
128
100
111
323
438
211
264
612
326
650
460
319
293
254
432
314
191
371
120
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.7
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
W
8
0.8
SSW
18
0.5
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.1
S
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
W
10
0.7
SSW
15
Energy kJ
69
42
152
183
207
82
404
82
140
226
5
318
188
242
242
173
161
158
313
164
228
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.5
NW
10
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.1
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
14
0.4
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.6
W
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
S
4
0.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
83
72
46
181
119
268
5
81
5
4
3
3
16
20
10
130
82
178
67
3
177
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
7
1.2
NW
6
1.3
NW
6
1.4
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
2
NW
8
2
WNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.7
WNW
11
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
SSE
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.3
S
4
Energy kJ
453
478
211
113
115
187
181
477
525
237
661
3
7
3
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
3
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
249
248
42
149
249
46
75
249
42
57
75
0
0
0
0
0
30
0
0
223
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
2
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
9
6
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
8
7
6
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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