Point Arena Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.92° N 123.73° W

Point Arena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Arena sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.6° 

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 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,990 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s 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 (Oct 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 24s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 11th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 11th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 11th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat night, light winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
13
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NW
10
3.5
NW
10
4
NW
10
3.5
NW
10
1.5
WNW
18
1.5
WNW
16
1.5
WNW
16
1.4
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1.2
NW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.4
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12
1.1
NW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2636
2437
2931
2279
1309
1136
1054
785
774
763
607
553
465
479
480
514
309
193
190
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
10
ESE
10
S
10
NW
10
N
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNE
5
SW
10
NNW
5
N
5
WSW
10
NNW
10
N
5
WNW
15
NNW
10
N
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
00:05AM1.55m
11:41AM1.90m
00:54AM1.48m
12:10PM1.88m
1:45AM1.41m
12:40PM1.83m
2:40AM1.34m
1:13PM1.76m
3:41AM1.28m
1:50PM1.68m
4:53AM1.24m
2:35PM1.59m
Low Tide
5:35AM0.55m
6:29PM-0.03m
6:08AM0.69m
7:09PM-0.05m
6:41AM0.82m
7:52PM-0.02m
7:15AM0.94m
8:38PM0.04m
7:53AM1.03m
9:29PM0.11m
8:41AM1.09m
10:28PM0.18m
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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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