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Cape Mendocino surf Forecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 27 Mar 2024 PDT
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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 11.7°C (Statistics for 27 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 11.3 °C max: 13.2 °C min: 10.0 °C)
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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 11.7°C (Statistics for 27 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 11.3 °C max: 13.2 °C min: 10.0 °C)


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 Thursday (Mar 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Mendocino in the next 12 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 28th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 28th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 28th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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

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Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Mon
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
NW
3
WNW
3
NW
0.4
SSE
3.5
NW
2.3
WNW
2.1
NW
1
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
2.5
NW
3
NW
3.5
NW
3.5
NW
4
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
1.8
NW
1.5
NW
1.2
WNW
1.6
NW
2.1
NW
2.5
NW
2.4
NW
2.3
NW
1.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)1414131312121111101610109111414131212119101212101010101016141315141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)46267645710557783046168815931899171685255310227342686878417576994692809992034293833603034191112026363916419201413319923231651787
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
20
SE
15
ESE
5
NNW
15
ENE
0
WNW
20
N
35
N
40
N
35
N
10
N
20
N
25
N
5
N
15
SSW
15
WNW
25
N
35
N
40
N
40
N
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
30
N
30
NNW
20
N
20
N
30
NNW
20
N
10
NW
10
WSW
10
S
15
N
25
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcrossoffglasscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:13AM
1.65
2:26PM
1.24
1:41AM
1.65
3:26PM
1.16
2:15AM
1.63
4:42PM
1.11
2:59AM
1.60
6:19PM
1.11
3:56AM
1.58
7:43PM
1.17
5:09AM
1.56
8:34PM
1.26
6:28AM
1.58
9:11PM
1.36
7:43AM
1.63
9:43PM
1.47
8:51AM
1.68
10:15PM
1.59
9:53AM
1.70
10:46PM
1.71
10:52AM
1.70
11:17PM
1.82
11:50AM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:09AM
0.08
7:45PM
0.72
8:51AM
0.04
8:16PM
0.84
9:41AM
0.03
8:55PM
0.96
10:41AM
0.02
9:57PM
1.05
11:51AM
0.00
11:39PM
1.08
1:02PM
-0.04
1:14AM
1.01
2:05PM
-0.09
2:23AM
0.85
2:59PM
-0.13
3:20AM
0.64
3:46PM
-0.12
4:11AM
0.41
4:29PM
-0.06
5:00AM
0.16
5:10PM
0.05
5:47AM
-0.05
5:50PM
0.20
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Mon
08
Sunrise-7:05--7:05--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:48-
Sunset--7:37--7:38--7:39--7:40--7:42--7:43--7:44--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:49--7:50
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Rain (mm)
5321-11-----------------3---------1-
Temp. °C10101010111210121211111110121310131410998898910991091010101012
Feels °C (?)6447610510763347861011721-1-11023233376886

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, strong winds from the N by Wed night).

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Mon morning).

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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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