Point Arena Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.92° N 123.73° W

Point Arena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Arena sea temperature is
15.4°C
1.7° 

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 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, WNW swell with 9,237 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 16s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 30th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 5th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 6th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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NW
12
0.8
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12
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9
0.6
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11
0.6
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13
0.8
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0.6
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22
1.5
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20
2.3
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18
2.4
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17
2.4
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2.3
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16
2.2
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2.1
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14
2.3
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13
2
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12
1.3
WNW
13
2.4
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14
2.5
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14
3.5
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14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
205
180
155
99
53
222
193
320
1659
3418
3473
3085
2663
2184
1784
1816
1170
504
2160
2357
4803
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNE
5
WSW
10
S
20
NNW
20
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25
NW
10
NNE
5
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15
ESE
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NW
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Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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High Tide
2:01PM1.97m
4:58AM1.38m
3:05PM1.84m
6:04AM1.43m
4:21PM1.70m
6:59AM1.52m
5:46PM1.58m
7:45AM1.62m
7:09PM1.50m
8:24AM1.73m
8:24PM1.45m
8:58AM1.83m
9:30PM1.43m
Low Tide
8:01AM1.01m
9:42PM-0.23m
9:14AM1.05m
10:46PM-0.13m
10:44AM1.03m
11:50PM-0.03m
12:16PM0.91m
00:49AM0.08m
1:34PM0.72m
1:42AM0.20m
2:38PM0.50m
2:28AM0.33m
3:30PM0.28m
3:10AM0.47m
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Temp °C
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7
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14
10
9
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13
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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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