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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
10.9° 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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Mendocino in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Mendocino over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | S 16 | WNW 12 | S 15 | S 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 21 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | |
453 | 742 | 536 | 504 | 255 | 180 | 150 | 150 | 165 | 256 | 353 | 472 | 494 | 421 | 283 | 299 | 211 | 197 | 305 | 711 | 1005 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 5:46PM1.32m | 3:56AM1.65m | 6:52PM1.37m | 5:12AM1.54m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:36PM0.95m | 11:38AM-0.19m | 00:07AM0.89m | 12:45PM-0.10m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | |
8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | 8:09 | |
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Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 10 | WNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | WNW 11 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 |
453 | 742 | 296 | 504 | 778 | 603 | 111 | 431 | 345 | 270 | 262 | 196 | 167 | 421 | 189 | 180 | 174 | 197 | 218 | 711 | 1005 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | S 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 15 | S 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 13 | WNW 21 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
126 | 179 | 536 | 183 | 255 | 180 | 150 | 150 | 165 | 256 | 353 | 472 | 494 | 158 | 283 | 299 | 211 | 44 | 305 | 190 | 176 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 11 | S 16 | S 15 | W 16 | WNW 11 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
77 | 219 | 135 | 24 | 246 | 155 | 131 | 79 | 93 | 87 | 85 | 84 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 30 | 21 | 45 | 89 | 62 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 10 | — | — | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
2 | — | 19 | 653 | — | — | 622 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 161 | 162 | 100 | 164 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 151 | 40 | 244 | 436 | 51 | 151 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0 | 152 | 40 | 0 | 151 | 151 | 0 | 151 | 2337 | 40 | 151 |
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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.












