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Cape Mendocino Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Humboldt (25 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Cape Mendocino surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 01 May 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
10.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average 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 Sunday (May 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 3rd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 3rd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 4th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Mendocino over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | |
543 | 508 | 536 | 628 | 542 | 493 | 1040 | 1099 | 950 | 908 | 608 | 469 | 368 | 275 | 314 | 461 | 557 | 461 | 353 | 222 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:31PM1.73m | 1:26PM1.28m | 11:58PM1.70m | 2:13PM1.25m | 00:29AM1.67m | 3:02PM1.22m | 1:03AM1.62m | 3:54PM1.19m | 1:43AM1.55m | 4:50PM1.19m | 2:29AM1.48m | 5:45PM1.20m | 3:23AM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:49PM0.69m | 6:44AM-0.20m | 6:24PM0.79m | 7:19AM-0.21m | 6:59PM0.87m | 7:55AM-0.20m | 7:36PM0.94m | 8:36AM-0.16m | 8:19PM1.00m | 9:20AM-0.10m | 9:14PM1.03m | 10:10AM-0.04m | 10:29PM1.04m | 11:04AM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 |
 | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | 8:19 |
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Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 |
7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | 543 | 508 | 536 | 169 | 542 | 343 | 1040 | 1099 | 950 | 908 | 608 | 469 | 368 | 275 | 214 | 461 | 557 | 461 | 353 | 222 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 20 | WNW 11 | WNW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 27 | 27 | 27 | 40 | 109 | 493 | 158 | 167 | 121 | 108 | 78 | 195 | 183 | 223 | 314 | 245 | 73 | 55 | 49 | 46 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 18 | WNW 11 | NNW 9 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | S 11 | NNW 8 | WNW 14 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 280 | 107 | 106 | 56 | 121 | 209 | 127 | 105 | 9 | 53 | 236 | 11 | 206 | 206 | 203 | 120 | 84 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 236 | 217 | 379 | 628 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 105 | 105 | — | — | 91 | — | — | 21 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 262 | 54 | 151 | 437 | 51 | 334 | 51 | 40 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 294 | 151 | 0 | 151 | 211 | 0 | 152 | 152 | 21 | 326 |
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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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