
Surf Forecasts:
Point Arena surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 1,040 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Arena in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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 1.4m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Arena over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
181 | 230 | 202 | 367 | 551 | 567 | 1035 | 897 | 639 | 459 | 294 | 266 | 304 | 256 | 219 | 233 | 277 | 262 | 345 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:26AM1.28m | 2:55PM1.85m | 4:51AM1.18m | 3:46PM1.86m | 6:32AM1.15m | 4:50PM1.85m | 8:02AM1.21m | 6:05PM1.87m | 9:01AM1.30m | 7:20PM1.90m | 9:45AM1.40m | 8:27PM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:10PM0.20m | 8:30AM0.71m | 10:16PM0.15m | 9:14AM0.86m | 11:31PM0.09m | 10:15AM0.98m | 00:47AM0.02m | 11:42AM1.03m | 1:55AM-0.07m | 1:12PM0.99m | 2:53AM-0.14m | 2:26PM0.88m | 3:42AM-0.17m | ||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | NW 8 |
181 | 145 | 202 | 367 | 551 | 567 | 1035 | 897 | 639 | 459 | 294 | 266 | 304 | 256 | 219 | 233 | 622 | 580 | 345 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 14 |
151 | 230 | 86 | 216 | 460 | 180 | 553 | 651 | 563 | 651 | 620 | 457 | 434 | 405 | 334 | 336 | 229 | 217 | 752 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 13 |
69 | 89 | 54 | 90 | 112 | 186 | 123 | 133 | 153 | 137 | 85 | 183 | 101 | 135 | 293 | 264 | 40 | 37 | 156 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — |
— | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 277 | 262 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 233 | 0 | 13 | 120 | 0 | 120 | 267 | 0 | 46 | 82 | 0 |
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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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