Cape Mendocino Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.42° N 124.40° W

Issued: 4 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Mendocino sea temperature is
10.2° C

2.4°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 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 874 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) 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 3.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 18th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
727
790
781
610
508
489
459
503
362
297
641
525
382
325
330
264
173
268
229
318
283
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
WSW
15
S
10
SSW
10
SW
10
S
20
S
15
SSW
15
NNE
25
N
30
N
25
N
35
NNW
30
N
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
25
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
2:58PM1.50m
1:27AM1.91m
3:45PM1.53m
2:24AM1.73m
4:32PM1.58m
3:26AM1.53m
5:17PM1.63m
4:36AM1.32m
6:01PM1.68m
5:58AM1.16m
6:43PM1.72m
7:32AM1.07m
7:23PM1.75m
Low Tide
8:02AM-0.55m
7:59PM0.85m
8:51AM-0.43m
9:05PM0.80m
9:40AM-0.26m
10:18PM0.73m
10:29AM-0.06m
11:33PM0.62m
11:18AM0.15m
00:46AM0.47m
12:08PM0.36m
1:52AM0.31m
1:00PM0.55m
2:49AM0.15m
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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5:46
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
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8:50
8:50
8:50
8:51
8:51
8:51
8:51
 mm
Temp °C
14
15
13
14
14
13
14
15
13
13
14
12
14
15
13
15
15
14
14
15
13
Feels °C
13
15
13
12
13
12
11
12
13
9
9
7
8
10
8
14
14
12
11
12
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
9
3
NNW
10
2.5
NNW
10
2.4
NNW
10
2.1
NNW
9
2
NNW
9
1.9
NNW
9
1.9
NNW
10
0.9
SW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
2.1
NNW
8
2
NNW
8
0.7
SSW
14
1.9
NNW
8
2
NNW
8
2.2
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
9
Energy kJ
909
1141
1576
1293
1057
719
674
604
711
297
641
525
382
325
638
541
173
469
554
732
1292
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
19
Energy kJ
727
790
781
610
508
489
459
503
362
174
42
98
149
148
330
264
121
268
229
318
283
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.5
S
12
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.2
SSE
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
15
Energy kJ
268
268
264
180
167
165
116
105
273
68
20
21
21
9
211
178
19
116
116
298
144
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NNW
10
2
NNW
10
2.1
NNW
10
2.5
NNW
9
2.3
NNW
9
1.9
NW
8
Energy kJ
665
701
815
919
785
497
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
Distance (km)
151
51
21
152
51
21
51
51
0
294
439
40
294
54
21
151
51
40
151
149
41
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
6
6
6
4
7
5
9
4
9
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
9
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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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