
Surf Forecasts:
Point Arena surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,876 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with NW swell.
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 Friday (Oct 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Arena over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 16 | WNW 15 | NW 15 | NW 10 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1087 | 1876 | 1800 | 1308 | 745 | 598 | 446 | 105 | 67 | 162 | 678 | 1214 | 784 | 427 | 268 | 414 | 496 | 553 | 729 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:11PM1.48m | 9:36AM1.73m | 10:03PM1.51m | 10:02AM1.85m | 10:55PM1.52m | 10:31AM1.96m | 11:47PM1.51m | 11:03AM2.05m | 00:41AM1.49m | 11:39AM2.10m | 1:38AM1.45m | 12:20PM2.11m | 2:40AM1.41m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:14AM0.35m | 4:00PM0.31m | 3:48AM0.43m | 4:41PM0.09m | 4:22AM0.53m | 5:22PM-0.10m | 4:58AM0.64m | 6:07PM-0.24m | 5:36AM0.75m | 6:54PM-0.33m | 6:18AM0.85m | 7:45PM-0.35m | |||||||
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 14 |
187 | 192 | 298 | 1308 | 745 | 598 | 446 | 105 | 46 | 101 | 678 | 1214 | 784 | 427 | 381 | 504 | 496 | 553 | 532 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 13 | WNW 9 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | NW 16 | WNW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
249 | 240 | 87 | 203 | 256 | 228 | 167 | 103 | 67 | 162 | 68 | 90 | 322 | 312 | 268 | 414 | 464 | 539 | 532 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | — | S 13 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | WNW 17 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
249 | 174 | — | 87 | — | 50 | 28 | 165 | 152 | 90 | 121 | 127 | 31 | 119 | 28 | 16 | 25 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NNW 10 |
1087 | 1876 | 1800 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 190 | 344 | 178 | 535 | 729 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 43 | 255 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 73 | 264 | 43 |
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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.
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