Surf Forecasts:
Point Arena surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,546 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 15s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Arena over the next 16 days.
Hey, Rusty here. Let's cut to it. Point Arena is going to be a frustrating place for the next couple of weeks unless you have the right timing. Most of the time, it’s a fight with a stiff NW wind, and the waves themselves are either too messy or too big for a relaxed session.
It starts off on Saturday, July 11, with a little 4ft NW swell, but a 12 mph cross-shore wind is putting a chop on it. The energy is low (208). It’s straight-up poor. Sunday and Monday see the swell build to 7ft, and the wind goes cross-offshore, cleaning up the face, but the quality still isn’t there – just poor conditions. The energy hits moderate levels (584). By Wednesday, July 15, the swell is over 8ft and the wind is gusting 22 mph. That's into solid, expert territory, and it’s big and strong (energy over 1700). It’s not a beginner’s playground.
Around Saturday, July 18, a long-period groundswell rolls in with 16-18 second intervals, but it’s only 3ft to 3ft. The direction swings to the west, which is a change. The energy is still moderate (1096), and the afternoon is clean with a cross-off breeze. For a reef or point, those long waves could offer some fun, but it’s not big.
Now, the real one to circle is Saturday, July 25. The model shows an 12ft NW swell with glassy conditions – a light south-west wind that goes dead calm. The energy is strong (1419). This is way over 8ft, so it’s for experts only, but on a reef like Point Arena, with no wind and that direction? That’s as good as it gets for this outlook. Sunday, July 26, still has 8ft swell but the breeze is back, so that Saturday window is your mission.
You’ve got a lot of days with nothing to recommend – the first week is mostly a write-off. The best is that one afternoon on the 25th. If you’re experienced, be there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 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 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 220 | 114 | 312 | 634 | 559 | 881 | 684 | 480 | 502 | 545 | 432 | 464 | 717 | 836 | 1374 | 1223 | 1274 | 1302 | 1283 | 718 | 690 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:18AM1.19m | 8:38PM2.14m | 11:12AM1.28m | 9:33PM2.21m | 11:59AM1.36m | 10:27PM2.25m | 12:42PM1.43m | 11:20PM2.22m | 1:24PM1.50m | 00:13AM2.12m | 2:06PM1.56m | 1:06AM1.96m | 2:47PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:26AM-0.26m | 2:14PM0.89m | 4:18AM-0.42m | 3:17PM0.89m | 5:08AM-0.52m | 4:18PM0.86m | 5:55AM-0.56m | 5:16PM0.80m | 6:40AM-0.52m | 6:14PM0.74m | 7:24AM-0.42m | 7:13PM0.69m | 8:06AM-0.26m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — |
 | 8:42 | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 20 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 334 | 330 | 272 | 256 | 217 | 233 | 229 | 143 | 139 | 181 | 69 | 106 | 194 | 150 | 160 | 221 | 286 | 286 | 1032 | 718 | 690 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 10 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | WNW 16 | S 14 | WNW 15 | SW 19 | WNW 14 | SSW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 |
| kJ | 52 | 73 | 30 | 29 | 56 | 55 | 51 | 35 | 77 | 133 | 69 | 59 | 60 | 58 | 96 | 161 | 159 | 159 | 360 | 438 | 419 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | WNW 7 | W 19 | W 16 | W 18 | W 18 | SW 21 | W 16 | S 16 | WNW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 12 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 9 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 45 | 45 | 71 | 29 | 112 | 46 | 39 | 35 | 14 | 28 | 27 | 139 | 181 | 74 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 220 | 114 | 312 | 634 | 559 | 881 | 684 | 480 | 502 | 545 | 432 | 464 | 717 | 836 | 1374 | 1223 | 1274 | 1302 | 1283 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 91 | 125 | 43 | 120 | 91 | 58 | 91 | 125 | 43 | 165 | 125 | 43 | 91 | 265 | 58 | 145 | 265 | 43 | 265 | 265 |
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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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