Point Arena Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.92° N 123.73° W

Point Arena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Arena sea temperature is
12.6°C
2.3° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,073 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 31st Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 4th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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0
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3
0
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1
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0
0
0
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1
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2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
NW
7
2.1
NW
8
2.2
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.3
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.7
NW
7
1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.6
SW
17
0.8
NW
9
0.6
SW
16
1.3
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
10
1.8
NW
11
1.9
NW
11
1.7
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
493
489
589
684
244
174
79
45
192
150
230
95
219
251
490
836
850
603
380
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
20
NW
30
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
5
N
10
SW
10
W
5
SE
20
S
15
S
15
SE
5
SSE
15
NW
10
NNE
15
NW
20
NW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:36AM1.68m
1:11PM1.73m
1:24AM1.56m
1:41PM1.79m
2:20AM1.42m
2:15PM1.83m
3:26AM1.28m
2:55PM1.85m
4:51AM1.18m
3:46PM1.86m
6:32AM1.15m
4:50PM1.85m
Low Tide
6:52AM0.22m
7:24PM0.36m
7:22AM0.37m
8:14PM0.27m
7:54AM0.54m
9:10PM0.20m
8:30AM0.71m
10:16PM0.15m
9:14AM0.86m
11:31PM0.09m
10:15AM0.98m
00:47AM0.02m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
10
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12
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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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