Point Arena Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.92° N 123.73° W

Point Arena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Arena sea temperature is
13.4°C
1.4° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,053 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 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 Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0.9
SW
17
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8
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17
1.4
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13
3
NW
8
2.5
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8
2.3
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8
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11
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11
1.3
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10
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WNW
11
3.5
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9
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9
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9
2.4
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8
1.4
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9
1.2
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9
1.6
NW
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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567
659
1271
909
678
1003
432
935
663
328
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2053
1302
921
841
674
311
220
213
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
30
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
35
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
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25
NNW
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NNW
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NNW
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High Tide
9:25AM1.32m
7:55PM1.60m
9:50AM1.39m
8:46PM1.65m
10:13AM1.47m
9:32PM1.69m
10:35AM1.56m
10:16PM1.70m
10:58AM1.66m
11:01PM1.69m
11:22AM1.76m
11:47PM1.64m
11:49AM1.85m
00:36AM1.58m
Low Tide
2:11PM0.96m
3:04AM0.16m
2:58PM0.84m
3:39AM0.14m
3:40PM0.70m
4:10AM0.15m
4:19PM0.55m
4:40AM0.18m
4:58PM0.39m
5:10AM0.26m
5:39PM0.23m
5:40AM0.36m
6:21PM0.09m
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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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