Point Arena surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 18 May 2026 PDT
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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
9.4° C
(Which is 2.7°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (May 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. 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 (May 20) 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 17s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 20th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 20th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 20th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
!
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
1.6
WNW
13
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
2.4
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
2
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
1
NW
15
1.2
NW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
959
1099
1163
1137
1010
862
1328
1808
1070
1325
862
1199
1324
1138
942
548
640
450
515
427
517
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
30
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
20
NW
10
N
10
SSW
10
NW
10
SE
15
SW
10
W
5
SE
10
SSW
15
NNW
15
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:04PM1.32m
00:31AM2.08m
3:03PM1.31m
1:24AM1.97m
4:04PM1.33m
2:23AM1.81m
5:04PM1.37m
3:29AM1.62m
5:59PM1.43m
4:45AM1.43m
6:48PM1.51m
6:08AM1.27m
7:31PM1.60m
Low Tide
6:28PM0.80m
8:03AM-0.61m
7:25PM0.84m
8:58AM-0.51m
8:32PM0.87m
9:55AM-0.37m
9:52PM0.85m
10:51AM-0.22m
11:20PM0.77m
11:47AM-0.05m
00:44AM0.62m
12:39PM0.12m
1:56AM0.43m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:24
8:25
8:27
8:28
Temp °C
13
12
11
13
13
12
12
12
11
13
12
12
12
12
10
12
12
10
12
12
11
8
6
6
7
7
8
7
6
8
11
10
10
10
11
8
9
10
8
10
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
WNW
18
1.3
WNW
16
1.4
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
0.4
SW
21
1
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
2.5
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
2.4
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
2
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.2
NW
13
Energy kJ
58
209
832
785
845
862
162
304
418
1325
862
1199
1324
1138
942
548
640
450
515
427
517
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
19
0.4
S
16
0.3
SW
17
0.4
S
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
19
1.3
WNW
11
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.9
NW
10
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
NW
16
1
NW
15
1.2
NW
8
Energy kJ
36
81
45
70
69
67
61
89
112
303
396
116
154
109
109
148
258
258
264
424
192
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.4
NW
14
0.3
S
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
S
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
14
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
S
13
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.4
S
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
Energy kJ
47
53
45
69
70
69
65
58
57
80
115
52
107
154
48
166
51
44
166
217
188
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
8
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
959
1099
1163
1137
1010
813
1328
1808
1070
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
4
2
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
75
267
43
91
264
43
73
91
30
46
66
0
16
46
7
46
125
7
16
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
7
9
5
4
4
5
6
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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.

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