Cape Mendocino Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.42° N 124.40° W

Issued: 4 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cape Mendocino sea temperature is
11.5° C

1.4°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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,098 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 25th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 25th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
19
1
SSW
17
1.7
WNW
9
1.9
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
2.4
NW
10
2.4
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
0.4
SW
21
1.9
NW
9
0.6
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
475
422
248
248
569
460
550
572
1026
1005
1098
140
626
251
149
166
319
207
234
264
171
Wind (km/h)
20
N
10
N
10
W
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
25
N
30
N
30
N
35
N
35
N
35
N
40
N
35
N
35
N
35
N
35
N
25
N
15
N
Wind State
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
8:40PM1.78m
11:12AM1.22m
9:17PM1.79m
11:59AM1.27m
9:55PM1.80m
12:39PM1.30m
10:32PM1.80m
1:15PM1.33m
11:10PM1.80m
1:47PM1.34m
11:47PM1.78m
2:18PM1.36m
00:25AM1.74m
Low Tide
2:46PM0.84m
4:22AM-0.09m
3:37PM0.92m
5:01AM-0.16m
4:24PM0.97m
5:37AM-0.20m
5:06PM0.99m
6:11AM-0.23m
5:46PM1.00m
6:44AM-0.23m
6:24PM0.99m
7:17AM-0.23m
7:03PM0.98m
7:51AM-0.20m
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:51
8:51
8:51
8:51
8:51
8:51
8:51
8:51
 mm
Temp °C
16
14
15
16
14
15
15
13
14
14
13
14
14
13
14
15
13
14
15
13
15
Feels °C
12
11
15
16
12
10
9
8
9
8
8
8
7
7
6
8
6
7
8
7
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
17
1.9
NW
9
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
1.9
NW
9
0.6
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
475
422
242
53
258
460
469
572
322
322
199
140
626
251
84
166
319
207
234
264
171
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
10
0.9
NW
6
0.6
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
14
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
18
0.1
S
20
0.9
SSW
16
0.2
S
18
0.1
SW
24
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
19
Energy kJ
20
49
248
239
569
390
7
397
25
22
15
117
142
106
149
77
52
9
44
17
125
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
10
0.5
W
5
0.6
SSW
19
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
24
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
17
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.2
S
20
0.2
WNW
17
Energy kJ
11
19
13
248
17
105
2
25
2
22
20
23
45
19
2
2
14
6
6
30
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
6
0.2
N
6
1.9
NW
9
2.4
NW
10
2.4
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
3
NNW
9
1.9
NNW
8
3.5
NNW
10
3.5
NNW
9
3.5
NNW
9
3.5
NNW
10
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
8
3.5
NNW
9
3
NNW
8
Energy kJ
126
3
550
1026
1005
1098
1278
522
2323
2166
1821
2374
1611
1125
1660
1163
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
2
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
1
Distance (km)
151
40
86
68
54
211
211
51
298
437
54
334
780
59
289
561
54
437
780
54
151
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
3
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
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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