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Lat Long: 39.51° N 123.79° W

Ward Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ward Avenue sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.5° 

Ward Avenue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ward Avenue surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, NW swell with 2,008 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ward Avenue this week:

The surf forecast for Ward Avenue over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ward Avenue in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 20th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 20th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 20th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ward Avenue over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
2.5
WNW
12
2.3
WNW
12
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
1
SSW
15
2.2
NW
7
0.7
SSW
18
2
NW
9
2
NW
9
1.8
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1
NW
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
763
1985
1485
456
543
612
247
456
466
329
640
598
653
488
328
192
218
207
161
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
WNW
15
NNW
5
ENE
10
SW
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
SE
20
NW
5
NNE
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
SW
5
S
5
ESE
5
SW
5
NNW
5
E
Wind State
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
8:39AM1.38m
7:30PM1.40m
9:05AM1.47m
8:32PM1.43m
9:29AM1.57m
9:27PM1.45m
9:53AM1.68m
10:19PM1.48m
10:19AM1.80m
11:11PM1.49m
10:48AM1.91m
00:03AM1.48m
Low Tide
1:24AM0.21m
1:51PM0.81m
2:07AM0.23m
2:40PM0.65m
2:44AM0.26m
3:22PM0.46m
3:19AM0.31m
4:03PM0.25m
3:53AM0.38m
4:44PM0.05m
4:27AM0.48m
5:25PM-0.13m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Ward Avenue Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ward Avenue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ward Avenue can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ward Avenue 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 (Ward Avenue) 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 Ward Avenue 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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