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Cape Mendocino surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 PST
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Cape Mendocino surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Mendocino sea temperature is
12.8° C
 (Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Mendocino this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Mendocino over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 11th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 13th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 13th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Mendocino over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, strong winds from the S by Mon night).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
4
2
3
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!
!
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2
3
3
4
4
2
2
3
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
NW
2.1
NW
2
NW
1.9
NW
1.8
NW
2.4
WNW
3.5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.7
WNW
2
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
2.1
WNW
3.5
WNW
4
WNW
Period(s) (?)111010101115171615141414151414131312141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)932850769692716251066317262448534482611167222061748103813061112734180041554995
Wind
(km/h)
0
NE
10
NW
10
N
10
NNE
20
N
25
N
20
N
20
N
10
NE
15
SSE
20
S
25
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
30
SE
20
S
25
SE
45
SSE
45
S
40
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:13PM
1.24
6:44AM
1.67
9:48PM
1.31
7:38AM
1.73
10:17PM
1.36
8:26AM
1.79
10:43PM
1.41
9:11AM
1.83
11:07PM
1.46
9:53AM
1.85
11:31PM
1.52
10:35AM
1.83
11:55PM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:53PM
0.15
1:25AM
1.07
2:42PM
0.06
2:21AM
1.03
3:23PM
-0.02
3:06AM
0.97
3:58PM
-0.08
3:45AM
0.90
4:30PM
-0.12
4:22AM
0.80
5:01PM
-0.12
4:59AM
0.70
5:31PM
-0.09
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11--7:11--7:09--7:07--
Sunset-5:46--5:47--5:50--5:51--5:52--5:52--5:53-
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clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
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heavy rain
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light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
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Rain (mm)
-----------2618154714296
Temp. °C1414121312911119121212121110111210101010
Feels °C (?)131210984776887887483012
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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 12 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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