Cape Mendocino Surf Break
Lat Long: 40.42° N 124.40° W

Cape Mendocino Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Cape Mendocino

Issued: 10 am 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cape Mendocino sea temperature is
9.4° C

3.1°C colder than average for this time of year

Cape Mendocino surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cape Mendocino surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 24s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 20s period, S swell with 1,491 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Mendocino this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Mendocino over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Mendocino in the next 16 days are 1.4m 20s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 8th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 8th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 24s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 9th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 20s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Mendocino over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
3
2
3
4
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
2.1
NW
10
2.4
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
0.6
S
24
0.7
S
24
1.2
S
21
2.3
NW
11
1.4
S
20
1.3
S
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
430
353
402
503
1123
643
943
943
798
709
777
699
1024
844
398
401
541
1302
1303
1491
1250
Wind (km/h)
15
N
25
N
30
N
35
N
35
N
30
N
30
N
30
N
25
N
30
N
35
N
30
N
30
N
30
N
15
NNE
5
SSW
15
S
5
SSW
20
NNW
20
N
15
N
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:30PM1.27m
1:21AM1.60m
4:09PM1.29m
2:04AM1.52m
4:47PM1.32m
2:54AM1.42m
5:23PM1.38m
3:53AM1.30m
5:59PM1.45m
5:05AM1.19m
6:33PM1.55m
6:30AM1.10m
7:09PM1.66m
Low Tide
8:14AM-0.23m
8:03PM1.01m
8:53AM-0.18m
8:55PM1.01m
9:35AM-0.12m
9:58PM0.98m
10:18AM-0.03m
11:09PM0.89m
11:02AM0.08m
00:18AM0.74m
11:49AM0.20m
1:20AM0.53m
12:39PM0.35m
2:16AM0.28m
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
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8:42
8:43
8:44
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:45
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
17
16
12
12
13
10
13
13
12
12
13
11
12
13
11
13
13
14
13
13
13
Feels °C
13
11
7
5
6
4
7
7
7
6
6
5
5
7
6
11
11
13
11
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
1.1
W
10
1.3
SSW
19
1.4
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.8
NW
8
0.7
SW
14
1
NW
7
1.2
S
21
2.1
NW
11
2.1
NW
11
1.3
S
19
Energy kJ
430
202
402
221
1123
522
644
541
412
302
627
525
436
372
398
214
104
1302
1087
1047
1250
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
19
0.2
S
18
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
S
24
0.7
SW
14
1.1
NW
8
1.1
S
20
1.4
S
20
1.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
145
353
368
503
248
643
943
943
798
709
3
26
28
25
275
401
211
133
1005
1491
256
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.1
S
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
16
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.3
S
26
0.2
S
19
0.7
S
24
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
149
214
211
211
3
288
3
3
3
20
7
6
118
28
541
208
133
121
68
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
6
0.8
NNW
4
1.2
NNW
6
2.1
NNW
7
2
NNW
7
2.1
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
2.1
NW
10
2.4
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.3
N
8
1.3
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
2.3
NW
11
2.5
NW
11
1.9
NW
11
Energy kJ
29
17
97
397
405
443
220
139
116
136
777
699
1024
844
187
184
152
1303
1487
828
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
4
2
3
3
3
4
2
2
4
Distance (km)
75
436
68
437
437
59
316
437
54
437
438
54
262
437
0
21
21
0
151
151
51
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
3
3
5
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
5
9
9
7
9
9
8
6
8
7
6
7
6
5
7
9
5
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Information about the Cape Mendocino Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cape Mendocino provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Mendocino can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Mendocino 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 (Cape Mendocino) 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 Cape Mendocino 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.

Cape Mendocino is 47 km (29 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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