Point Arena Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.92° N 123.73° W

Point Arena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Arena sea temperature is
15.5°C
1.9° 

Point Arena surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Point Arena surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WNW swell with 12,002 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 15s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 3rd Nov)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 6th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 7th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3173
3473
3191
2359
1846
1582
1992
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534
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2702
3785
6754
5386
11535
8335
5841
3139
2299
2759
2302
Wind (km/h)
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20
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ESE
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High Tide
4:46PM1.58m
6:45AM1.62m
6:09PM1.50m
7:24AM1.73m
7:24PM1.45m
7:58AM1.83m
8:30PM1.43m
8:30AM1.90m
9:30PM1.42m
9:01AM1.94m
10:23PM1.41m
9:30AM1.96m
11:13PM1.40m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.91m
11:49PM0.08m
12:34PM0.72m
00:42AM0.20m
1:38PM0.50m
1:28AM0.33m
2:30PM0.28m
2:10AM0.47m
3:16PM0.10m
2:48AM0.60m
3:57PM-0.03m
3:24AM0.73m
4:36PM-0.12m
3:59AM0.84m
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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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