Cape Mendocino Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.42° N 124.40° W

Issued: 4 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Mendocino sea temperature is
11.2° C

1.7°C colder than average for this time of year

Cape Mendocino surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cape Mendocino surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 949 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period with SSW swell.

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 Friday (Jun 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
19
1
SSW
17
1.7
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
1.6
WNW
10
2.4
NW
9
1.3
WNW
9
2.4
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
0.6
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
318
283
356
356
380
371
475
422
248
325
569
449
560
736
462
942
271
827
949
253
149
Wind (km/h)
25
N
15
N
25
NNW
25
N
20
N
25
N
25
N
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
30
N
25
N
30
N
35
N
35
N
40
N
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:23PM1.75m
9:01AM1.09m
8:02PM1.77m
10:15AM1.15m
8:40PM1.78m
11:12AM1.22m
9:17PM1.79m
11:59AM1.27m
9:55PM1.80m
12:39PM1.30m
10:32PM1.80m
1:15PM1.33m
11:10PM1.80m
1:47PM1.34m
Low Tide
2:49AM0.15m
1:53PM0.72m
3:39AM0.02m
2:46PM0.84m
4:22AM-0.09m
3:37PM0.92m
5:01AM-0.16m
4:24PM0.97m
5:37AM-0.20m
5:06PM0.99m
6:11AM-0.23m
5:46PM1.00m
6:44AM-0.23m
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
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8:51
8:51
8:51
8:51
8:51
8:51
8:51
8:51
 mm
Temp °C
16
15
15
16
15
15
15
14
15
16
15
14
14
13
14
14
13
15
15
13
13
Feels °C
12
12
11
12
11
11
11
11
13
14
13
10
9
8
10
9
8
10
9
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
1.2
NNW
7
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
NNW
6
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.2
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
1.6
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
16
1.3
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
318
134
356
252
380
371
475
55
242
236
179
390
381
322
462
288
271
142
142
253
82
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
10
1
SSW
15
0.6
WNW
5
0.7
SSW
19
1
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
14
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
20
Energy kJ
298
283
239
356
98
99
20
422
21
325
569
105
7
25
322
8
199
57
12
144
149
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
13
0.6
SSW
15
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
19
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
NW
13
0.2
S
20
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
18
0.1
SW
24
0.2
S
16
0.4
SW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
16
144
14
13
12
22
5
19
248
17
7
30
2
2
25
22
20
117
45
19
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NNW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.7
NNW
7
2.1
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
6
0.5
N
7
0.9
NW
6
0.2
N
6
1.7
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
1.7
NNW
9
2.4
NW
9
1.9
NNW
9
2.4
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
3
NNW
9
3.5
NNW
9
Energy kJ
228
189
311
555
229
140
22
54
3
449
560
736
495
942
524
827
949
1399
2031
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
4
3
Distance (km)
51
40
151
54
54
316
211
0
40
151
54
151
211
52
211
722
59
289
780
68
294
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
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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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