Cape Mendocino surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

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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
11.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Mendocino in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 5AM. 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 Friday (May 01) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 25th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 25th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
16
1.1
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.4
NW
9
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
150
150
165
256
353
472
577
421
314
299
211
204
222
186
469
666
638
545
528
596
679
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
5
NNE
5
SSW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NW
20
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
N
20
NNE
25
N
30
N
25
N
20
NNW
30
N
25
N
30
N
35
N
30
N
35
N
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:46PM1.46m
6:33AM1.45m
8:30PM1.54m
7:52AM1.40m
9:08PM1.62m
9:01AM1.37m
9:42PM1.68m
10:03AM1.36m
10:12PM1.72m
10:59AM1.34m
10:40PM1.74m
11:51AM1.33m
11:05PM1.74m
12:39PM1.30m
Low Tide
1:28AM0.75m
1:46PM-0.01m
2:34AM0.56m
2:38PM0.09m
3:29AM0.37m
3:22PM0.20m
4:16AM0.19m
4:02PM0.32m
4:58AM0.04m
4:39PM0.45m
5:35AM-0.08m
5:14PM0.57m
6:10AM-0.16m
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clear
clear
clear
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6:24
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
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8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:12
Temp °C
13
10
12
13
11
12
12
11
12
12
10
11
12
10
12
13
10
13
13
11
11
8
6
10
10
7
9
8
7
8
7
5
6
6
4
8
8
5
7
7
5
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
11
1.6
NNW
9
1.7
NNW
9
1.5
NNW
9
1.5
NNW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.2
WNW
14
1.4
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
13
Energy kJ
113
413
430
338
292
244
577
330
314
299
211
204
222
186
469
666
638
545
528
596
679
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
16
1.1
WNW
14
0.4
S
12
1.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.5
NW
19
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
150
150
165
256
353
472
47
421
283
46
30
45
28
184
138
116
52
74
33
29
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.3
SW
15
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
129
79
93
87
85
54
33
46
45
35
43
21
9
89
62
35
34
9
9
14
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NNW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NNW
9
1.5
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
9
1.7
NNW
7
1.8
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1.8
NW
7
2
NNW
7
2.3
NNW
8
2
NNW
7
Energy kJ
547
250
300
294
381
256
383
302
294
319
340
406
607
394
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
134
0
211
151
51
151
439
51
211
861
51
151
438
51
151
438
45
262
437
54
244
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
1
3
3
2
4
4
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
4
9
6
5
9
6
5
5
5
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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