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Hare Creek surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA
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Hare Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hare Creek sea temperature is
11.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Hare Creek surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 27 May, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 27 May, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 2,601 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hare Creek this week:
The surf forecast for Hare Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hare Creek in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 27th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 27th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 27th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hare Creek over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | |
2601 | 2103 | 1149 | 1901 | 2077 | 2178 | 2243 | 1484 | 734 | 525 | 1225 | 515 | 1254 | 1215 | 872 | 627 | 850 | 809 | 659 | 539 | 525 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:04AM1.14m | 9:22PM1.78m | 11:04AM1.16m | 9:53PM1.80m | 11:55AM1.18m | 10:23PM1.81m | 12:41PM1.19m | 10:55PM1.81m | 1:23PM1.20m | 11:28PM1.79m | 2:04PM1.21m | 00:03AM1.77m | 2:46PM1.21m | 00:39AM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:57PM0.58m | 4:30AM-0.11m | 3:36PM0.70m | 5:08AM-0.21m | 4:13PM0.79m | 5:45AM-0.27m | 4:50PM0.85m | 6:20AM-0.30m | 5:26PM0.90m | 6:56AM-0.30m | 6:03PM0.93m | 7:34AM-0.28m | 6:42PM0.95m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | NW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
2601 | 2103 | 1149 | 800 | 2077 | 2178 | 2243 | 1484 | 734 | 525 | 105 | 414 | 1076 | 446 | 485 | 627 | 683 | 554 | 346 | 539 | 525 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 24 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 22 | WNW 13 |
239 | 236 | 848 | 1901 | 526 | 238 | 145 | 152 | 111 | 104 | 54 | 70 | 260 | 103 | 153 | 623 | 603 | 751 | 659 | 18 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 25 | WNW 24 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | S 21 | S 26 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 22 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 22 |
13 | 54 | 236 | 156 | 149 | 145 | — | 9 | 13 | 37 | 35 | 185 | 195 | 32 | 33 | 126 | 126 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 206 | 233 | 414 | 1225 | 515 | 1254 | 1215 | 872 | — | 850 | 809 | — | 365 | 230 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 26 | 0 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 213 | 195 | 17 | 213 | 316 | 46 | 172 | 316 | 10 | 141 | 316 | 13 | 141 | 69 | 6 |
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Information about the Hare Creek Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hare Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hare Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hare Creek 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 (Hare Creek) 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 Hare Creek 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.
Hare Creek is 60 km (37 miles) from Ukiah. If you plan a vacation in Mendocino County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ukiah. Ukiah has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











