
Surf Forecasts:
Cape Mendocino surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,112 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SW 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 (Jul 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 8PM. 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 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Mendocino over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, strong winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon night, light winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Fri 3 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
569 | 460 | 503 | 552 | 804 | 941 | 199 | 142 | 142 | 251 | 149 | 166 | 319 | 273 | 271 | 264 | 261 | 289 | 246 | 171 | 140 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 2:48PM1.38m | 1:05AM1.68m | 3:18PM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:45PM0.96m | 8:24AM-0.15m | ||||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
8:51 | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 8 |
258 | 460 | 469 | 397 | 322 | 322 | 199 | 142 | 142 | 251 | 84 | 166 | 319 | 273 | 271 | 264 | 261 | 289 | 182 | 67 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 |
569 | 390 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 5 | 20 | 117 | 44 | 106 | 149 | 77 | 52 | 9 | 44 | 17 | 125 | 236 | 220 | 80 | 140 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | S 10 | — | W 15 | SW 24 | S 23 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | W 18 | W 18 | S 20 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 15 | WNW 15 |
17 | 105 | 2 | — | 4 | 22 | 11 | 49 | 18 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 30 | 11 | 69 | 246 | 171 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | — | NW 9 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | NNW 8 |
3 | — | 503 | 552 | 804 | 941 | 1617 | 1755 | 1448 | 2275 | 2133 | 1653 | 2011 | 1603 | 1172 | 857 | 458 | — | — | — | 98 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 438 | 1923 | 51 | 262 | 437 | 80 | 438 | 436 | 80 | 334 | 780 | 68 | 294 | 800 | 54 | 151 | 437 | 0 | 151 | 779 |
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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.










