Surf Forecasts:
Point Arena surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 908 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s is also forecast. 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 Thursday (Jul 16) 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 0.9m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Arena over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Point Arena. It’s a reef setup, very consistent, and open to the NW. The water is running about 53°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so don’t skimp on the rubber.
We’re looking at a bit of a dry spell to start. Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th are a total loss. The swell is weak, short-period, and the wind is messy. Poor conditions all around. The energy is moderate, but the waves are just not clean.
Thursday the 16th sees the swell bump up to about 10ft from the NW, but the period is still a short 8 seconds. The wind is a cross-offshore, keeping the face clean, but the forecast is still only marginal. At 10ft, this is for experts only. The energy is strong, so there’s plenty of push, but the short period will make it lumpy.
The real standout, the one you need to wait for, is Monday the 27th of July. The afternoon is looking glassy. A 5 mph glass wind from the west, with an 8ft NW swell and a 9-second period. The energy is solid, and the forecast is calling for very good surf. This is the pick. For a reef, the longer period groundswell will wrap in nicely. The wind is dead calm, so it’ll be immaculate. Just remember, this spot is often crowded, so you’ll have company.
Before that, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th have some size, with the 26th pushing 10ft and a 9-second period, but the wind is onshore, so it’ll be choppy. The 27th morning is also onshore, but that afternoon glass-off is the real deal.
After the 27th, the swell holds at 7-8ft through the 28th and 29th, but the wind fades into a moderate cross-shore, dropping the quality back down.
So, the verdict is a long wait. The first real surf is marginal on the 16th, but the true standout is that Monday the 27th afternoon glass-off. If you’ve got the patience, that’s your window.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 233 | 284 | 445 | 341 | 535 | 658 | 478 | 839 | 676 | 489 | 456 | 499 | 487 | 481 | 348 | 339 | 439 | 400 | 176 | 362 | 138 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:42PM1.43m | 11:20PM2.22m | 1:24PM1.50m | 00:13AM2.12m | 2:06PM1.56m | 1:06AM1.96m | 2:47PM1.62m | 2:00AM1.74m | 3:28PM1.67m | 2:59AM1.51m | 4:10PM1.70m | 4:07AM1.28m | 4:52PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:16PM0.80m | 6:40AM-0.52m | 6:14PM0.74m | 7:24AM-0.42m | 7:13PM0.69m | 8:06AM-0.26m | 8:14PM0.64m | 8:46AM-0.05m | 9:20PM0.58m | 9:26AM0.17m | 10:30PM0.52m | 10:05AM0.41m | 11:44PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 13 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 68 | 104 | 194 | 150 | 87 | 223 | 286 | 322 | 356 | 438 | 453 | 499 | 257 | 245 | 233 | 250 | 196 | 171 | 176 | 162 | 138 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | SSW 12 | WNW 13 | W 13 | WNW 20 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 69 | 59 | 59 | 89 | 160 | 161 | 159 | 159 | 139 | 181 | 74 | 130 | 487 | 481 | 348 | 339 | 439 | 400 | 255 | 362 | 436 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | WNW 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 58 | 112 | 46 | 39 | 96 | 31 | 50 | 27 | 26 | 103 | 122 | 49 | 362 | 383 | 60 | 302 | 242 | 168 | 137 | 90 | 186 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 233 | 284 | 445 | 341 | 535 | 658 | 478 | 839 | 676 | 489 | 456 | 458 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 120 | 72 | 43 | 145 | 265 | 43 | 264 | 264 | 43 | 265 | 265 | 0 | 165 | 265 | 0 | 120 | 125 | 0 | 165 | 77 | 43 |
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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).
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