Point Arena surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 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
12.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 23rd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
0
1
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
14
1.9
NW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
0.7
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
1.6
NW
6
2.3
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.2
NW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
545
1308
458
406
492
427
365
266
225
362
400
501
427
335
304
243
157
196
598
494
748
Wind (km/h)
10
N
20
NW
30
NW
5
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
0
NNW
10
NW
10
WNW
5
NE
10
NW
20
NW
5
N
15
WNW
25
NNW
5
WNW
10
NW
30
NNW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:41AM1.69m
6:42PM1.27m
5:00AM1.55m
7:37PM1.36m
6:24AM1.45m
8:22PM1.46m
7:43AM1.39m
8:58PM1.56m
8:52AM1.35m
9:30PM1.64m
9:52AM1.32m
10:00PM1.71m
10:46AM1.29m
Low Tide
9:46PM0.91m
11:25AM-0.23m
11:20PM0.89m
12:30PM-0.15m
00:52AM0.77m
1:28PM-0.06m
2:06AM0.59m
2:18PM0.04m
3:05AM0.39m
3:01PM0.16m
3:55AM0.20m
3:39PM0.29m
4:38AM0.04m
4:14PM0.41m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:26
6:26
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:18
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7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:05
Temp °C
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
12
12
11
12
11
12
12
11
11
11
7
6
6
10
8
7
6
8
9
11
10
8
10
8
8
7
9
7
7
10
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
9
1.9
NW
13
1.2
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
1.8
NW
9
0.8
WNW
12
1.5
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
NW
19
0.9
NW
17
1.2
NW
16
Energy kJ
280
1308
458
264
492
174
365
266
211
201
176
501
427
335
176
176
157
160
303
439
748
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
14
0.5
S
16
0.9
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.3
S
11
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
545
129
164
121
184
150
148
165
225
362
400
149
164
172
304
243
45
22
88
130
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
18
0.3
SSW
11
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
W
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
S
12
Energy kJ
219
24
249
246
150
131
79
88
87
85
50
46
46
46
46
27
21
28
89
38
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
9
1.2
NW
7
1.6
NW
6
2.3
NW
8
2
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
213
406
427
139
196
598
494
661
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
73
265
0
73
267
4
91
242
0
73
265
0
165
265
0
73
120
0
46
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Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
5
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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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