Point Arena Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.92° N 123.73° W

Point Arena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Arena sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.9° 

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 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 851 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Arena in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
0
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.8
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.2
NW
9
1
NW
9
1.1
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.8
NW
10
1.6
NW
9
0.9
SW
17
0.9
WNW
15
1.1
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
14
2
NW
7
2.2
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1187
380
611
446
246
159
343
710
617
614
402
434
414
496
476
437
418
549
440
Wind (km/h)
10
N
5
W
15
NNW
0
NNE
5
WSW
15
WNW
10
NNE
10
WNW
15
NW
10
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
30
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:03PM1.51m
10:02AM1.85m
10:55PM1.52m
10:31AM1.96m
11:47PM1.51m
11:03AM2.05m
00:41AM1.49m
11:39AM2.10m
1:38AM1.45m
12:20PM2.11m
2:40AM1.41m
1:07PM2.07m
3:48AM1.38m
Low Tide
3:48AM0.43m
4:41PM0.09m
4:22AM0.53m
5:22PM-0.10m
4:58AM0.64m
6:07PM-0.24m
5:36AM0.75m
6:54PM-0.33m
6:18AM0.85m
7:45PM-0.35m
7:04AM0.94m
8:41PM-0.31m
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Temp °C
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11
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12
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Feels °C
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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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