
Surf Forecasts:
Point Arena surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 3,208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 (Oct 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Arena over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 16 | NW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
277 | 353 | 344 | 713 | 1546 | 1400 | 2173 | 1138 | 681 | 2448 | 2208 | 1208 | 788 | 712 | 384 | 367 | 285 | 1004 | 1135 | |
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 | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:11AM1.25m | 3:34PM1.51m | 7:13AM1.29m | 4:48PM1.45m | 7:54AM1.34m | 6:06PM1.43m | 8:23AM1.42m | 7:15PM1.44m | 8:48AM1.51m | 8:16PM1.46m | 9:12AM1.61m | 9:11PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:28PM0.18m | 9:52AM1.13m | 11:30PM0.23m | 11:26AM1.12m | 00:29AM0.24m | 12:48PM1.03m | 1:20AM0.25m | 1:50PM0.90m | 2:03AM0.27m | 2:38PM0.72m | 2:40AM0.30m | 3:20PM0.52m | 3:14AM0.35m | ||||||
— | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | NW 16 | NW 14 |
277 | 353 | 344 | 713 | 597 | 493 | 575 | 1138 | 681 | 2448 | 2208 | 1208 | 788 | 712 | 384 | 187 | 381 | 1004 | 1135 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 14 | SSW 14 |
544 | 520 | 596 | 705 | 96 | 270 | 183 | 339 | 411 | 749 | 644 | 513 | 456 | 456 | 509 | 93 | 90 | 200 | 198 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 21 | — | S 10 | S 18 | S 5 | WNW 11 | S 16 | NW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
277 | 207 | 145 | 98 | 35 | 50 | 50 | 395 | 307 | 18 | — | 2 | 99 | 2 | 148 | 129 | 199 | 280 | 249 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 |
113 | 96 | 239 | 472 | 1546 | 1400 | 2173 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 367 | 285 | 203 | 133 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 58 | 43 | 43 | 165 | 264 | 43 | 56 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 43 | 0 | 46 | 632 | 30 |
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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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