Point Arena surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 11 May 2026 PDT
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Point Arena surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Point Arena sea temperature is
11.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (May 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 16th May)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the N on Thu morning, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
1
0
!
1
!
!
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
12
1
W
13
1.6
WNW
12
2.3
WNW
11
2.3
NW
7
3
NW
8
3
NW
8
2.5
NW
7
2.5
NW
7
1.3
WNW
15
1.4
WNW
14
3.5
NW
8
3.5
NW
8
3
NW
12
3.5
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
550
452
515
380
319
444
345
755
1291
569
931
1055
679
677
740
731
1169
1742
2264
1739
2073
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
NW
5
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
10
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
30
NNW
30
NW
35
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
45
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
45
NNW
45
NNW
45
NNW
40
NNW
30
NNW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:06PM1.49m
8:01AM1.22m
8:34PM1.62m
9:08AM1.24m
9:05PM1.77m
10:11AM1.28m
9:38PM1.91m
11:11AM1.31m
10:16PM2.03m
12:08PM1.33m
10:57PM2.10m
1:06PM1.33m
11:42PM2.12m
Low Tide
1:18PM0.17m
2:22AM0.47m
2:00PM0.26m
3:10AM0.20m
2:42PM0.35m
3:57AM-0.06m
3:23PM0.46m
4:43AM-0.31m
4:06PM0.56m
5:29AM-0.50m
4:50PM0.66m
6:18AM-0.61m
5:37PM0.73m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:20
8:21
8:22
Temp °C
13
13
12
13
13
13
12
12
11
11
12
12
13
13
12
11
12
11
11
13
12
11
11
9
9
8
9
9
8
6
5
5
6
6
6
5
4
3
1
2
5
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
12
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
17
0.9
W
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
15
1.4
WNW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
Energy kJ
550
452
515
380
319
444
297
755
102
224
161
337
322
397
656
731
222
165
160
104
90
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1
W
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
0.3
WNW
18
0.7
WNW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.5
S
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
20
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
18
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
226
291
322
188
242
242
345
121
160
70
371
63
234
292
92
158
2
7
12
25
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
S
16
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
16
20
3
20
16
14
123
106
11
11
11
3
2
2
87
46
2
12
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.3
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
1
NW
5
0.8
NW
5
0.9
NW
5
1.1
NW
5
2.3
WNW
11
2.3
NW
7
3
NW
8
3
NW
8
2.5
NW
7
2.5
NW
7
2.5
NW
7
2.5
NW
7
3.5
NW
8
3.5
NW
8
3
NW
12
3.5
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
289
189
150
84
52
33
38
59
1291
569
931
1055
679
677
740
698
1169
1742
2264
1739
2073
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
1
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
46
72
0
120
265
0
264
267
43
120
264
61
265
264
102
265
267
262
264
265
58
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
8
9
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
6
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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.

Point Arena is 52 km (32 miles) from Ukiah. If you plan a vacation in Mendocino County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ukiah. Ukiah has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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