Point Arena Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.92° N 123.73° W

Point Arena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Arena sea temperature is
12.7°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 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,078 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 1st Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 1st Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 30th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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NW
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2.4
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2.2
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1.9
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0.8
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0.6
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14
0.9
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0.6
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1026
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781
593
611
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297
206
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99
164
276
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:31AM1.39m
1:33PM1.96m
3:42AM1.30m
2:20PM1.92m
5:06AM1.26m
3:19PM1.86m
6:32AM1.28m
4:33PM1.78m
7:39AM1.35m
5:56PM1.73m
8:28AM1.45m
7:16PM1.72m
Low Tide
7:24AM0.78m
8:54PM-0.09m
8:07AM0.91m
9:59PM-0.07m
9:05AM1.01m
11:10PM-0.05m
10:28AM1.06m
00:23AM-0.04m
12:06PM1.02m
1:28AM-0.03m
1:30PM0.89m
2:23AM-0.00m
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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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