Point Arena surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 11 May 2026 PDT
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Point Arena surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Point Arena sea temperature is
10.7° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Arena this week:

The surf forecast for Point Arena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Arena in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 12th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 14th May)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 17th May)16ft (5.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Arena over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Mon
18
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
1
0
1
3
1
1
1
0
!
1
0
0
0
!
!
!
!
!
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
12
1
W
13
1.6
WNW
12
2.5
NW
11
2.2
NW
8
3
NW
8
3
NW
8
3
NW
7
3.5
NW
8
3
NW
8
3.5
NW
8
4
NW
8
4
NW
9
4
NW
10
5
NW
10
4
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
4.5
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1009
380
319
444
350
669
1483
609
955
1132
821
1611
1205
1448
2414
2524
2876
4491
2737
2085
3041
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
20
NNW
30
NW
35
NNW
35
NNW
40
NNW
45
NNW
35
NNW
45
NNW
55
NNW
50
NNW
40
NNW
40
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:06PM1.49m
8:01AM1.22m
8:34PM1.62m
9:08AM1.24m
9:05PM1.77m
10:11AM1.28m
9:38PM1.91m
11:11AM1.31m
10:16PM2.03m
12:08PM1.33m
10:57PM2.10m
1:06PM1.33m
11:42PM2.12m
2:04PM1.32m
Low Tide
2:22AM0.47m
2:00PM0.26m
3:10AM0.20m
2:42PM0.35m
3:57AM-0.06m
3:23PM0.46m
4:43AM-0.31m
4:06PM0.56m
5:29AM-0.50m
4:50PM0.66m
6:18AM-0.61m
5:37PM0.73m
7:09AM-0.65m
6:28PM0.80m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:20
8:21
8:22
8:22
Temp °C
11
12
13
12
12
12
11
11
12
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
13
13
7
8
8
8
6
6
3
5
5
5
4
2
2
2
0
0
2
4
5
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
12
0.5
SSW
13
1
WNW
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1.2
WNW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
S
16
Energy kJ
1009
380
319
444
297
669
102
231
161
337
322
296
568
158
222
165
116
93
59
92
81
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1
W
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.4
NW
18
0.6
WNW
16
0.1
S
11
0.5
S
13
0.3
S
16
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
20
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
322
188
242
242
350
121
104
221
371
81
177
2
92
46
15
7
12
13
34
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
S
12
0.4
SW
13
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.4
SSW
15
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
20
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WSW
16
Energy kJ
3
20
16
14
123
106
11
44
11
3
2
2
88
2
15
25
24
30
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
7
1.2
NW
6
1.1
NW
5
1
NW
5
1.3
NW
5
1.5
NW
6
2.5
NW
11
2.2
NW
8
3
NW
8
3
NW
8
3
NW
7
3.5
NW
8
3
NW
8
3.5
NW
8
4
NW
8
4
NW
9
4
NW
10
5
NW
10
4
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
4.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
215
99
60
43
100
131
1483
609
955
1132
821
1611
1205
1448
2414
2524
2876
4491
2737
2085
3041
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
3
2
1
4
4
1
3
4
3
4
3
1
4
4
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
120
250
43
265
267
43
91
265
102
265
265
102
264
267
263
165
264
61
73
300
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
5
4
3
5
5
4
6
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
6
5
4
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Information about the Point Arena Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Point Arena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Arena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Arena 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 (Point Arena) 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 Point Arena 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.

Point Arena is 52 km (32 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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