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Point Arena surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA
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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
11.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Monday (May 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. 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 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) 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 0.9m 16s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 11th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 16th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 17th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Arena over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, strong winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sun 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | |
405 | 550 | 452 | 452 | 380 | 319 | 444 | 505 | 969 | 828 | 778 | 385 | 623 | 555 | 605 | 992 | 1145 | 2897 | 2303 | 2645 | 3513 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:47AM1.23m | 8:06PM1.49m | 8:01AM1.22m | 8:34PM1.62m | 9:08AM1.24m | 9:05PM1.77m | 10:11AM1.28m | 9:38PM1.91m | 11:11AM1.31m | 10:16PM2.03m | 12:08PM1.33m | 10:57PM2.10m | 1:06PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:27AM0.70m | 1:18PM0.17m | 2:22AM0.47m | 2:00PM0.26m | 3:10AM0.20m | 2:42PM0.35m | 3:57AM-0.06m | 3:23PM0.46m | 4:43AM-0.31m | 4:06PM0.56m | 5:29AM-0.50m | 4:50PM0.66m | 6:18AM-0.61m | 5:37PM0.73m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
8:15 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 17 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
359 | 235 | 452 | 452 | 380 | 319 | 444 | 505 | 969 | 828 | 221 | 180 | 362 | 322 | 397 | 656 | 731 | 222 | 165 | 160 | 104 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | NW 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | W 9 | WNW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | S 20 | S 21 | S 18 |
226 | 550 | 291 | 126 | 188 | 242 | 242 | 350 | 207 | 102 | 67 | 371 | 43 | 234 | 314 | 154 | 158 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | S 14 | NW 4 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | — | S 20 | — | SW 18 |
160 | 226 | 20 | 322 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 123 | 17 | 104 | 11 | 11 | 63 | 2 | 2 | 132 | 46 | — | 7 | — | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | W 5 | — | NNW 5 | WNW 11 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
405 | 318 | 153 | — | 60 | 35 | — | 23 | — | 44 | 778 | 385 | 623 | 555 | 605 | 992 | 1145 | 2897 | 2303 | 2645 | 3513 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 46 | 102 | 0 | 120 | 265 | 0 | 66 | 320 | 0 | 91 | 265 | 43 | 145 | 263 | 253 | 265 | 267 | 262 | 265 | 264 |
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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.












