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Cape Mendocino Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Humboldt (25 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Cape Mendocino surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 17 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Mendocino over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 221 | 104 | 270 | 246 | 236 | 229 | 213 | 267 | 1442 | 1573 | 814 | 469 | 411 | 253 | 437 | 447 | 621 | 837 | 512 | 309 | 180 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:44PM 1.90 | 1:18PM 1.43 | 12:21AM 1.94 | 2:18PM 1.37 | 1:04AM 1.93 | 3:24PM 1.33 | 1:52AM 1.87 | 4:34PM 1.30 | 2:49AM 1.77 | 5:46PM 1.32 | 3:56AM 1.65 | 6:52PM 1.37 | 5:12AM 1.54 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:53PM 0.48 | 6:47AM -0.34 | 6:34PM 0.61 | 7:35AM -0.42 | 7:19PM 0.73 | 8:27AM -0.42 | 8:10PM 0.84 | 9:25AM -0.37 | 9:14PM 0.92 | 10:29AM -0.28 | 10:36PM 0.95 | 11:38AM -0.19 | 12:07AM 0.89 | 12:45PM -0.10 | |||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | ||
| Sunset | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 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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