Hare Creek surf break

Hare Creek surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 01 May 2026 PDT
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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
12.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (May 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hare Creek in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 4th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hare Creek over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
3
2
3
4
3
4
3
1
0
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.5
NW
8
1.4
NW
9
0.9
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
16
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.6
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
451
500
306
281
417
768
996
1159
824
659
405
317
226
310
613
543
469
392
270
170
480
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
0
WNW
10
W
10
W
5
SSE
5
SSW
0
N
0
SSW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NNE
15
W
15
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:29PM1.79m
1:20PM1.25m
11:58PM1.77m
2:07PM1.22m
00:28AM1.73m
2:57PM1.18m
1:02AM1.68m
3:51PM1.16m
1:39AM1.61m
4:50PM1.14m
2:23AM1.54m
5:49PM1.16m
3:15AM1.45m
6:38PM1.21m
Low Tide
6:36AM-0.22m
5:55PM0.76m
7:13AM-0.23m
6:27PM0.84m
7:52AM-0.21m
7:01PM0.90m
8:34AM-0.16m
7:40PM0.95m
9:20AM-0.11m
8:29PM0.99m
10:10AM-0.05m
9:34PM1.01m
11:01AM-0.00m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
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6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
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8:07
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:14
8:15
1
Temp °C
11
12
12
11
12
12
11
12
11
11
12
12
11
11
11
10
12
12
10
11
11
9
10
9
9
10
10
10
11
10
11
10
9
9
11
9
8
10
10
8
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.5
NW
8
1.4
NW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
16
Energy kJ
451
500
306
281
258
768
996
1159
824
659
405
317
176
210
613
543
469
392
270
170
160
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
13
1.3
NW
7
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
16
1.2
NW
9
0.9
NW
8
0.5
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
17
169
285
186
417
216
112
123
217
127
373
214
226
310
239
208
206
200
118
84
83
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
WNW
18
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.6
NW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.2
S
12
0.7
NW
5
0.7
WNW
15
0.3
NNW
8
0.6
WNW
6
0.5
WNW
6
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
WNW
17
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
SW
17
Energy kJ
11
27
31
188
107
90
85
81
55
26
26
11
23
188
13
33
23
37
59
103
75
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
0.8
NW
4
0.5
WNW
6
0.7
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
1.6
NW
10
Energy kJ
303
248
16
21
15
12
480
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
13
141
202
0
266
196
0
6
0
0
172
264
0
172
264
0
172
315
13
264
316
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
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.

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